Designer I
About The Position
Perkins&Will is seeking a Designer I to join its Los Angeles Studio. Under routine guidance, the Designer I supports the design process and contributes to team success by adhering to firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design. The role contributes creative ideas, concepts, and solutions as an integral member of the design team, with supervised support for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. The Designer I researches products, helps select materials, prepares client presentation materials, and completes project tasks in an organized, timely, and consistent manner. The role includes self-checking work and compiling data to support document compliance with the Project Delivery Manual. The Designer I participates in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups; supports project teams and studio activities; maintains communication with the team and designated team leader; and assists with coordination among partners and consultants. Applicants should submit a resume and compact, representative work sample no larger than 6MB. The application instructions request a resume and portfolio as separate PDF documents, with any online portfolio link embedded in the resume and files named using the applicant's name followed by “resume” or “portfolio.”
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
- 0–3 years of experience.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.
- Obtain LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
- Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as 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.
- Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE process.
Nice To Haves
- Revit proficiency is strongly preferred.
- Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements.
- Additional skills may include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino.
Responsibilities
- Assist throughout the design process under routine guidance, adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
- Support the preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions as an integral member of the design team.
- Provide supervised design support for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Perform product research and assist with material selections.
- Assist in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
- Complete project tasks in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility, and compile data for document compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Support tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
- Maintain open communication within the team and with the designated team leader, and communicate ideas in a way that inspires others.
- Assist with coordination among partners and consultants.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- FSA/HSA accounts.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave.
- Commuter benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
