Digital Practice Specialist II

Perkins&Will • Boston, MA

47d

About The Position

Come join our Digital Practice group in Boston . We work with our project teams to ensure the latest innovations from across the firm are applied to our high-performing, interdisciplinary design process. Through creating and applying digital tools we improve quality, accelerate project delivery, and exceed our client’s aspirations. As a Digital Practice Specialist II, you will: Work closely with and report to the studio's Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery. Act as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards. Demonstrate leadership in design technology and contributes to the growth of new business opportunities. Conduct training sessions and leads continuing education workshops. Deliver digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes. Manage digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across the studio’s projects. Document, refine, and share effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio. Participate in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level. Continuously expand expertise through research, vendor engagement, and involvement in the broader design technology community. This role is part of the Digital Practice career path at Perkins&Will. The Digital Practice Specialist role is designed to cultivate digital practice leaders at Perkins&Will. From foundational support to strategic digital innovation, these roles drive project excellence, technological fluency, and firmwide transformation. This intermediate role builds on the Specialist I position, taking on greater responsibility in advancing digital design and delivery strategies across multiple projects in the studio and assisting the studio Digital Practice Manager in developing and applying best practices. Advanced proficiency in digital workflows with a focus on optimizing processes and developing intermediate customizations to improve project outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to manage and support digital delivery across multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic), including the ability to present to internal audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with the studio Digital Practice Manager and team members.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design technologies and workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or with limited supervision.
• Advanced Software Proficiency Revit
• Rhino / Rhino.Inside
• Visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)
• Data tools (e.g., Excel, Power Query)
• Analysis & simulation tools (e.g., Climate Studio)
• Computational design & scripting (e.g., Grasshopper, Python)
• Other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 3 to 6+ years

Nice To Haves

• Professional Licensure: Preferred
• Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you (LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation), preferred.
• Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and report to the studio's Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
• Act as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in design technology and contributes to the growth of new business opportunities.
• Conduct training sessions and leads continuing education workshops.
• Deliver digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes.
• Manage digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across the studio’s projects.
• Document, refine, and share effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
• Participate in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.
• Continuously expand expertise through research, vendor engagement, and involvement in the broader design technology community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level