Project Designer - Workplace and Healthcare

Are you committed to design excellence?

Do you thrive in an environment of collaboration?

Do you have a passion for sustainability?

Do you show a high degree of creativity and entrepreneurship?

If yes, join us in changing the world through design!

At Perkins&Will, we passionately believe that design has to the power to transform lives and enhance communities, creating healthy, sustainable places in which to live, learn, work, play, heal, move, and explore. Join the brightest minds in design.

Our San Francisco Studio is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Project Designer – Workplace and Healthcare to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Architecture team, with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 8-10+ years of experience and be a self-starter with strong writing, research and graphics skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest and background in healthcare and workplace projects are welcome to apply.

Description

As a Project Designer – Workplace and Healthcare on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Understand overall project goals and constraints including client values, construction and design budget limitations and schedule requirements.


• Work in tandem with the Design Principal to analyze and evaluate client project requirements and design alternatives based on-site and code requirements.


• Initiate and create schematic designs and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.


• Participate in internal design reviews.


• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients.


• Work with engineering consultants through schematic and design development phases.


• Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight. 

To join us, you should have:

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline.


• 8+ years of experience.


• Strong sketching, graphic, and 3D modeling and visualization skills; Revit strongly preferred.


• Strong design portfolio.


• High level of creativity, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to direct and coordinate work efforts of staff.


• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Attention to detail and motivation to learn.


• Collaborative and professional work ethic.


• LEED GA and Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design (LEED AP with Specialty, WELL AP, etc.) or obtained within 6 months of hire.


• Licensure preferred, or preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and a portfolio or work samples (no larger than 6MB).

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO

"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."

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At Perkins&Will, we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and 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.

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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, 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 is between $95,100-$126,700 commensurate with qualifications.

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