Come join our Boston studio as a Designer II. We hold fast to our values—diversity, collaboration, and innovation—and we’re only half-joking when we tell people to run until apprehended, because we see our studio less like an office and more like a test lab.
As a Designer II, you will be using your enhanced knowledge of project complexity to 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.
You will be:
- Assisting in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Generating drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Performing product research and assists team with material selections.
- Exercising critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.
- Using 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-checking work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Expressing curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Taking increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participating in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Keeping open communication within team and with designated team leader.
- Communicating ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
- Coordinating effectively with partners and consultants.
High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Sketching
- 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
- 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
Salary Range Information
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $67,000 and $85,500.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline
- 3-5 years of relevant design experience
- Functional knowledge of BIM
- Intermediate Revit proficiency
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite proficiency
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Experience with physical modeling tools (3D printing, laser cutting)
- Environmental analysis software experience (Ladybug, Climate Studio)
- Knowledge of building codes and life safety requirements
- Site analysis and preliminary design studies
- Ability to produce contract documents and construction administration
- Experience performing field measurements
- Ability to prepare specifications
- Sketching and presentation preparation skills
- LEED Green Associate (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 CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation)
- Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP
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.
Perkins&Will Insights
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.
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