Designer II

Perkins&Will•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Designer II on the Perkins&Will Houston team, you will use 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. You will assist in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team. You will generate drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. You will perform product research and assist the team with material selections. You will exercise critical and creative judgment and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials. You will use a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way. You will self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. You will express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large. You will take increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities. You will participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. You will keep open communication within the team and with the designated team leader. You will communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others and coordinate effectively with partners and consultants. Obtaining your architectural license will result in a title change to Architect II. It does not predicate your title to Project Architect automatically. Advancement to subsequent positions is contingent upon fulfilling the requirements of that role. See corresponding job description for requirements.

Requirements

BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Sketching
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
Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use 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.
Assist in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
Generate drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Perform product research and assists team with material selections.
Exercise critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.
Use 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-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
Take increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader.
Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.