Designer I

Perkins&Will • Los Angeles, CA

2d

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Designer I to join its Los Angeles studio. Under routine guidance, the Designer I assists throughout the design process and contributes to the team’s success by following firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design. The role supports creative design ideas, concepts, and solutions as an integral member of the design team, including work on schematic design, design development, and construction documents under supervision.

The Designer I performs product research, assists with material selections, prepares client presentation materials, and completes project and studio tasks in an organized and timely manner. The role includes checking work for accuracy and document compliance, participating in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups, communicating with the team and designated team leader, and assisting with coordination among partners and consultants.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline and 0–3 years of experience. The posting also calls for LEED GA within six months of hire, professional accreditation in an area of Living Design, and active involvement in AXP or beginning the ARE process. Applicants should submit a resume and work samples; the resume and portfolio should be separate PDF documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.
• Obtain LEED GA within six months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in an area of Living Design, such as 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.

Nice To Haves

• Revit proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements.
• Additional skills may include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino.

Responsibilities

• Assist throughout the design process under routine guidance and contribute to project and firm design standards.
• Support the preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions as an integral member of the design team.
• Provide supervised design support for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Research products and assist with material selections.
• Assist in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
• Complete project tasks in an organized, timely, and consistent manner using a creative approach.
• Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility, and compile data for document compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Provide support for project-team tasks and studio activities, including detailed individual tasks where needed.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Maintain open communication with the team and designated team leader; communicate ideas and thoughts in an inspiring manner.
• Assist with coordination among partners and consultants.
• Submit a resume and representative work samples or portfolio as part of the application.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA/HSA accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level