Perkins&Will NC Studio is growing, and we’re looking for a Designer II to join our team and contribute to a dynamic, design-driven portfolio. We put people are at the heart of everything we do and believe in the power of design to enhance lives - creating spaces that inspire, connect, and strengthen communities.
Years of Experience: 3+ years
Professional Licensure: Not Required
Responsibilities:
- Uses enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
- Assists in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Generates drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Performs product research and assists team with material selections.
- Exercises critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.
- Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Takes increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
- Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
- Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
Proficiencies:
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Sketching
Software:
- Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Intermediate Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certifications/Education:
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: 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
- Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline
- Portfolio submitted with resume (link or PDF)
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design (LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified)
- Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
- Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP
- Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Intermediate Revit proficiency
- Rhino and Grasshopper (conceptual modeling)
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio
- BIM experience
- Knowledge of building codes and life safety requirements
- Site analysis and preliminary design studies
- Ability to generate contract documents and construction documents
- Field measurement experience
- Specifications and construction contract administration knowledge
- Sketching and presentation preparation skills
Perkins&Will Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perkins&Will and has not been reviewed or approved by Perkins&Will.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive health benefits extend to same-sex spouses and domestic partners and include coverage for gender confirmation surgery, reinforced by repeated external recognition for LGBTQ equality.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans dental, vision, disability, life, and medical insurance, alongside FSA options and related support programs that broaden access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is complemented by performance bonuses that add to total rewards.
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What We Do
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.
