Branded Environments - Designer II

Perkins&Will•New York, NY

60d•$73,000 - $90,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer II role focuses on branded environments, utilizing enhanced knowledge of project complexity to contribute to team success by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. The position requires an understanding of branding concepts, including interior architecture, print graphics, environmental graphics, and signage and wayfinding, and their integration in the built environment. The designer will provide support to team members, prepare design plans, strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules, and develop plan diagrams, sections, and elevations. They will manipulate basic design elements, apply design principles, and prepare presentation materials and models for client presentations. The role also involves participating in site analysis, using a creative approach to complete tasks within scope, schedule, and budget, and self-checking work for accuracy and compliance. The designer should express curiosity about design and the industry, take ownership of tasks, participate in design reviews, and maintain open communication within the team and 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
Sign Agent
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

Responsibilities

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.