BE - Designer II

Perkins + Will•Dallas, TX

40d

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. 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

Requirements

A degree in interior design, architecture, graphic design, or other related discipline is required
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
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
Bachelor or better in Architecture or related field.
Bachelor or better in Graphic Design or related field.
Bachelor or better in Interior Design or related field.

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.
Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
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.