Project Designer

Perkins&Will•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

With preliminary direction from a licensed architect, participate in all design phases for a wide range of project types, including K–12, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Healthcare, Commercial, Office, Residential, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Office, and Retail and Science & Technology Campuses and Mixed-Use Master Planning; develop design concepts through sketches, diagrams, physical models, 3D massing, and digital visualization aligned with client goals and project vision; contribute to local, national, and international design competitions, supporting rapid concept development, visual storytelling, and production of compelling presentation materials that communicate design ideas clearly and persuasively; prepare client-facing presentation materials using hand sketches, rendered drawings, diagrams, and digital visualization tools, including Rhino3D, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Enscape, D5, and Unreal Engine to support advanced visualization and immersive VR experiences; develop parametric design studies using Grasshopper for façade systems, building massing, and performance-driven optimization to support data-informed design decisions; support pre-design and planning activities, including goals analysis, space program spreadsheets, adjacency diagrams, narrative summaries, and Developed Project Program documentation; participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups to gather feedback and refine design direction, contributing structurally and creatively to team discussions; develop design documents for all phases—schematic design, design development, and construction documents—including architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details in both imperial and metric standards for jurisdictional agency review and corrections; produce 2D and 3D drawings under general guidance, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with firm standards and the Project Delivery Manual; prepare comprehensive BIM documentation using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, along with other BIM, 2D, and 3D modeling tools, ensuring integration of building systems and design intent; provide material and product research and analysis appropriate for projects requirements and client’s satisfaction; apply critical thinking and problem-solving to develop technical solutions that address design challenges and maintain design integrity across drawing sets; conduct site analyses, including existing conditions documentation, base drawing preparation, zoning/code analysis, site photography, and diagramming; provide alternative site design studies requiring site plans, site sections, 3D digital massing and physical site modeling; develop daylighting, energy, and environmental performance analyses using tools including Rhino3D, ClimateStudio, and Revit to support data-driven design strategies; perform weather and climate data analysis to identify passive design opportunities that reduce energy use and enhance building performance; develop and apply biomimicry-inspired design strategies, including wind tunnel and aerodynamic studies for building form optimization, to inform innovative performance-driven design approaches; contribute to research and pilot initiatives exploring the integration of AI tools in design workflows and studio operations; coordinate design documentation with multidisciplinary consultants—including MEP/FP, structural, civil, lighting, A/V, telecom, graphics, interiors, landscape, and code consultants—to ensure integrated design solutions and compliance with project goals; translate clients' functional and spatial requirements for structures into feasible design solutions, incorporating custom detailing, structural engineering principles and building systems into architectural designs; assist with project task scheduling, scope alignment, and budget tracking in accordance with project agreements; respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), clarifications, and design modifications during design and construction phases; help identify scope items outside the Owner–Architect agreement for negotiation of additional services with the client; contribute to the continued improvement of firmwide sustainable design tools, resources, and processes to enhance performance outcomes and consistency in deliverables; process RFIs, submittals, and change orders through platforms like BIM 360; review shop drawings, product samples, mockups, and cut sheets to support material and equipment approval; review structural installations, HVAC layouts, lighting installations, and electrical equipment for alignment with architectural intent.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture (5 year) or foreign equivalent.
1 year of experience in participating in all design phases for a wide range of project types.
Experience in developing design concepts through sketches, diagrams, physical models, 3D massing, and digital visualization.
Experience in contributing to design competitions, supporting concept development and production of presentation materials.
Experience in preparing client-facing presentation materials using hand sketches, rendered drawings, diagrams, and digital visualization tools, including Rhino3D, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Enscape, D5, and Unreal Engine.
Experience in developing parametric design studies using Grasshopper for façade systems, building massing, and performance-driven optimization.
Experience in supporting pre-design and planning activities, including goals analysis, space program spreadsheets, adjacency diagrams, narrative summaries, and Developed Project Program documentation.
Experience in participating in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Experience in developing design documents for all phases—schematic design, design development, and construction documents—including architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details in both imperial and metric standards.
Experience in producing 2D and 3D drawings under general guidance.
Experience in preparing comprehensive BIM documentation using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, along with other BIM, 2D, and 3D modeling tools.
Experience in providing material and product research and analysis.
Experience in applying critical thinking and problem-solving to develop technical solutions.
Experience in conducting site analyses, including existing conditions documentation, base drawing preparation, zoning/code analysis, site photography, and diagramming.
Experience in providing alternative site design studies requiring site plans, site sections, 3D digital massing and physical site modeling.
Experience in developing daylighting, energy, and environmental performance analyses using tools including Rhino3D, ClimateStudio, and Revit.
Experience in performing weather and climate data analysis.
Experience in developing and applying biomimicry-inspired design strategies, including wind tunnel and aerodynamic studies.
Experience in contributing to research and pilot initiatives exploring the integration of AI tools in design workflows.
Experience in coordinating design documentation with multidisciplinary consultants.
Experience in translating clients' functional and spatial requirements for structures into feasible design solutions.
Experience in assisting with project task scheduling, scope alignment, and budget tracking.
Experience in responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), clarifications, and design modifications.
Experience in identifying scope items outside the Owner–Architect agreement for negotiation of additional services.
Experience in contributing to the continued improvement of firmwide sustainable design tools, resources, and processes.
Experience in processing RFIs, submittals, and change orders through platforms like BIM 360.
Experience in reviewing shop drawings, product samples, mockups, and cut sheets.
Experience in reviewing structural installations, HVAC layouts, lighting installations, and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Participate in all design phases for a wide range of project types.
Develop design concepts through sketches, diagrams, physical models, 3D massing, and digital visualization.
Contribute to design competitions, supporting concept development and production of presentation materials.
Prepare client-facing presentation materials using various visualization tools.
Develop parametric design studies using Grasshopper for façade systems, building massing, and performance optimization.
Support pre-design and planning activities, including goals analysis and space programming.
Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups to gather feedback.
Develop design documents for all phases (schematic design, design development, construction documents).
Produce 2D and 3D drawings ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Prepare comprehensive BIM documentation using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Provide material and product research and analysis.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to develop technical solutions.
Conduct site analyses, including existing conditions documentation and zoning/code analysis.
Provide alternative site design studies.
Develop daylighting, energy, and environmental performance analyses.
Perform weather and climate data analysis to identify passive design opportunities.
Develop and apply biomimicry-inspired design strategies.
Contribute to research on AI tools in design workflows.
Coordinate design documentation with multidisciplinary consultants.
Translate clients' functional and spatial requirements into feasible design solutions.
Assist with project task scheduling, scope alignment, and budget tracking.
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), clarifications, and design modifications.
Identify scope items outside the Owner–Architect agreement for negotiation of additional services.
Contribute to the improvement of firmwide sustainable design tools and processes.
Process RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Review shop drawings, product samples, mockups, and cut sheets.
Review structural installations, HVAC layouts, lighting installations, and electrical equipment.