Digital Practice Specialist II

Perkins&Will•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Digital Practice Specialist II is part of Perkins&Will’s Digital Practice career path, which develops digital practice leaders and supports project excellence, technological fluency, and firmwide transformation. The role advances digital design and delivery strategies across multiple studio projects in partnership with the studio Digital Practice Manager. It helps develop and apply best practices, optimize processes, and create customizations that improve project outcomes. The specialist supports design teams through digital design assistance, troubleshooting, training, quality assurance, workflow documentation, and adoption of emerging technologies. The role also contributes to digital innovation initiatives, evaluates AI tools, and connects local teams with the firmwide Digital Practice group.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in an architecture firm or related organization.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Ability to manage and support digital delivery across multiple projects.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Effective written, oral, and graphic communication skills, including presenting 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.
Curiosity about AI and machine learning applications in design, with judgment to distinguish useful tools from hype.
Advanced proficiency in Revit.
Advanced proficiency in Rhino / Rhino.Inside.
Advanced proficiency in visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe CC.
Advanced proficiency in data tools such as Excel and Power Query.
Advanced proficiency in analysis and simulation tools such as Climate Studio.
Advanced proficiency in computational design and scripting tools such as Grasshopper and Python.
Advanced proficiency in generative AI tools for design, visualization, and operational efficiency, and other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite.
Obtain LEED GA within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
Professional licensure.
Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE process.

Responsibilities

Work closely with and report to the studio Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
Identify, prototype, and evaluate AI tools for design, visualization, and documentation workflows, and help scale tools that deliver results to project teams.
Act as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.
Demonstrate leadership in design technology and contribute to the growth of new business opportunities.
Conduct training sessions and lead continuing education workshops.
Provide digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams to support efficient design and delivery.
Manage digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across studio projects.
Document, refine, and share effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
Participate in planning and executing digital innovation initiatives at the studio and firm levels.
Expand expertise through research, vendor engagement, and participation in the broader design technology community.