Designer I

Perkins&Will•Seattle, WA

2d•$63,000 - $80,500

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team. Provides design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Performs product research and assists team with material selections. Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas. Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way. Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large. Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) 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. Assists with coordination among partners and consultants. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred. Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements. Additional skills should include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn. Collaborative and professional work ethic. 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 Active involvement in AXP, or starting the ARE Process Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS please submit your resume and portfolio as separate pdf documents. if you have an online portfolio, please embed the link in your resume. kindly name your files using name_last name_resume or portfolio TIMELINE We will accept applications and interviews through the end of March. Offers will be extended throughout April and May. Compensation & Benefits At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay range for this position is between $63,000 and $80,500 commensurate with qualifications. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred.
Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements.
Additional skills should include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn.
Collaborative and professional work ethic.
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
Active involvement in AXP, or starting the ARE Process
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples.
Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

Responsibilities

Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance
Contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
Provides design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Performs product research and assists team with material selections.
Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) 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.
Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.