Designer III - Interior Architecture
At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness programs and mental health support
- Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.
We also provide:
- A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
- Performance-based bonuses
- Engaging studio initiatives and events
- Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities
Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.
Your Role: Designer III - Interior Architecture
Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 5-8 years
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
- Demonstrates advanced 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.
- Develops creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Coordinates drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Analyzes product research and identifies material selections.
- Takes an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentations and prepares corresponding materials.
- Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Supports growth of others.
- Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Keeps open and proactive communication with all and is inspiring within team and designated team leader.
- Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies
- Interiors Architecture experience is required
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Graphic storytelling
- Sketching
Software
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced 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
How To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work, (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf.
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 Philadelphia is between $70,400 and $89,800.