Designer II | Healthcare

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Designer II on the Healthcare team at Perkins&Will, you contribute to project and team success by working toward firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design. You help develop creative design concepts and solutions as an integral member of the design team, generate drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents, conduct product research, and assist with material selections. You also prepare client presentation materials using sound design judgment and application skills. You complete assigned project work in an organized, timely, and consistent manner within the scope of project schedules and budgets. You check your work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual. The role involves continued curiosity about design and the industry, increasing ownership of project and studio tasks, and participation in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups. You communicate openly with the team and designated team leader, share ideas in an inspiring way, and coordinate effectively with partners and consultants. The role calls for knowledge of BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life-safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, and sketching. Software capabilities include functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software; intermediate Revit; conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office and 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; and environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio. A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate must obtain LEED Green Associate (GA) accreditation within six months of hire, hold a professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, and be preparing for the ARE with active involvement in AXP. Perkins&Will offers a hybrid and flexible work environment supported by technology and collaborative tools. The company describes its benefits and professional offerings below.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Obtain LEED Green Associate (GA) accreditation within six months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design: 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 the ARE and actively involved in AXP.
Knowledge of BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life-safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, and sketching.
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software and intermediate proficiency in Revit.
Knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office and 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; and environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio.

Responsibilities

Contribute to project and team success while adhering to firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design.
Assist in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions as an integral member of the design team.
Generate drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Research products and assist the team with material selections.
Prepare client presentation materials using critical and creative judgment and design application skills.
Complete project tasks within the scope of schedule and budget in an organized, timely, and consistent manner.
Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Take increasing ownership of project-team tasks and studio activities.
Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Maintain open communication within the team and with the designated team leader.
Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.