Perkins&Will · 16 hours ago
Designer I
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPerkins&Will is a design firm focused on creating innovative and sustainable solutions. The Designer I role involves assisting throughout the interior design process, participating in the preparation of contract documents, and contributing to team success while learning about architectural design integration.
ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability
Responsibilities
Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design
Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts
Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules
Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations
Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale
Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained
Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations
Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables
Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects 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
Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large
Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) 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
Assists with coordination among partners and consultants
Qualification
Required
Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design
Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts
Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules
Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations
Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale
Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained
Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations
Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables
Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects 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
Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large
Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) 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
Assists with coordination among partners and consultants
BIM
Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
Basic knowledge in programming, planned, and site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and measurements
Life safety requirements
Furniture and interior product specifications
Construction contract administration
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Basic to Intermediate Revit
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Stud
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 NCIDQ
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required
Company
Perkins&Will
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
Founded in 1935
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dana Waymire
Principal - Finance + Operations
Gina Berndt
Principal, Chief Marketing Officer
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