Designer II

Perkins+Will Inc

Durham, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Printing, Accounts Payable, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, BREEAM, Budgeting, Building Codes, Communication Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Consulting, Contract Management, Life Safety Systems, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Passivhaus, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Rhino, Safety Training, Sales Presentation, Schematics, Software Design, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Durham, NC
POSTED
5 days ago

Perkins&Will NC Studio is growing, and we're looking for a Designer II to join our team and contribute to a dynamic, design-driven portfolio. We put people are at the heart of everything we do and believe in the power of design to enhance lives - creating spaces that inspire, connect, and strengthen communities.

Years of Experience: 3+ years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

Responsibilities:

  • Uses enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
  • Assists in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
  • Generates drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
  • Performs product research and assists team with material selections.
  • Exercises critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.
  • Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
  • Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
  • Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
  • Takes increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
  • Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
  • Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
  • Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
  • Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Proficiencies:

  • BIM
  • Building codes
  • Site analysis
  • Preliminary design studies
  • Contract documents
  • Field measurements
  • Life safety requirements
  • Specifications
  • Construction contract administration
  • Sketching

Software:

  • Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
  • Intermediate Revit
  • Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
  • Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
  • Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
  • Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
  • Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
  • Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire
  • Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified
  • Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
  • Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP
  • Bachelors degree in architecture or related discipline required

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