Designer II
About The Position
Perkins&Will’s San Francisco studio is a 100-person team within a 3,000-person global firm. The Designer II brings creative energy and design thinking to project teams, producing drawings under supervision through schematic design, design development, and construction documents. The role offers increasing ownership of project tasks and studio activities as the designer demonstrates readiness, including checking work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual. The Designer II participates actively in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups, and coordinates effectively with partners and consultants. Clear communication is important for explaining design thinking to project leads, consultants, and clients. The position also calls for genuine curiosity about design and the industry, including interest in buildings, material innovations, and precedent projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
- Preparing for the ARE with active involvement in AXP.
- BIM proficiency, including intermediate Revit and Rhino/Grasshopper.
- Familiarity with building codes, life safety requirements, and construction documents.
- Obtain LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
- One Living Design accreditation: LEED AP Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
- Enscape or V-Ray.
- 3D printing or laser cutting experience.
Responsibilities
- Generate drawings under supervision across schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Think through design problems and contribute creative energy to project teams.
- Take increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities as readiness is demonstrated.
- Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Come prepared to design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups with opinions and design ideas.
- Coordinate effectively with project partners and consultants.
- Communicate design thinking clearly to project leads, consultants, and clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs.
- Studio initiatives and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
