Branded Environments - Designer II

Perkins&Will•New York, NY

60d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Exhibits understanding of branding concepts (including interior architecture, print graphics, environmental graphics, and signage and wayfinding) and their integration in the built environment. Provides design support to team members. Prepares design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules. Develops plan diagrams, sections, and elevations. Manipulates basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion. Prepares presentation materials and models for client presentations. Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements. 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 on 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. Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge in interior architecture including but not limited to building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, design conceptualization, hand sketching, furniture specifications, including research, selection, and budget analysis
Environmental graphic design expertise including but not limited to research capabilities, brand strategy, storytelling, copy writing, art direction, identity design, graphic design conceptualization, PSD/AI scripts and actions, vendor selection, micro site design, prepare, recap, and analyze visioning sessions
Production artistry including material research, dimensioning/detailing, specifications, sampling, production art files, RFI responses, construction coordination, assistance with preparation of production files
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Intermediate Revit
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Vector Astor Phantasm
Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Sign Agent
A degree in interior design, architecture, graphic design, or other related discipline is required

Nice To Haves

LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation within one area of Living Design: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE
Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer or RELi AP

Responsibilities

Provides design support to team members.
Prepares design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules.
Develops plan diagrams, sections, and elevations.
Manipulates basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion.
Prepares presentation materials and models for client presentations.
Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements.
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 on 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.
Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.