Design Principal

Perkins&Will Miami Studio is looking for a Design Principal who will play a key role in partnership with the Managing Principal, Project Manager, and team in strategically directing the firm’s performance on behalf of our clients and that grows our portfolio. The Design Principal is responsible for leading teams in the development of compelling design solutions that address the client’s requirements, meet their needs, reflect their values, support their culture, and fulfills the firm’s commitment to creating a better, beautiful, more equitable world through Living Design. Design Principals should foster a culture of technical excellence and teamwork in the studio, drawing on firmwide and local expertise as necessary, resulting in high-quality work that achieves strong financial performance and minimal risk. 

Years of Experience:15+
Professional Licensure: Required

Responsibilities:  

• Leads design teams in successfully delivering high-quality projects that meet all building standards and fulfill the firm’s Living Design framework. 


• Represents the firms’ commitment to design, champions and executes design excellence with clients, projects, and teams in collaboration with the studio Design Director and Practice Leaders.  


• Participates in project scope delineation, work plan creation, implementation, and fee negotiations on projects for which responsible. 


• Participates in discussions with studio leadership regarding the composition and organization of the project teams for which responsible.  


• Monitors overall quality of the project design process, product, and delivery. 


• Monitors the performance and approach of project teams in collaboration with Design Directors to ensure that the firm’s standards and design goals are met at each stage of the project.  


• Conducts regular quality control sessions with project teams. 


• Coordinates and participates in internal peer workshops to ensure design goals and standards are met, presenting projects for which responsible and providing design input on other projects.  


• Keeps abreast of current developments, trends, standards and practices within the firm and the industry. 


• Partners with Design Director in interviewing prospective designers on an as-needed basis. 


• Participates in design staff year-end reviews and mentors design staff. 


• Participates in marketing, business development, and sales activities. Leads interview teams when appropriate. 


• Participates in the identification and development of marketing material and other collateral associated with projects for which responsible. 


• Participates in firmwide design leadership initiatives as appropriate.  


• Supports design leadership by advancing the design culture of the firm at the local studio level, focusing on local DEI initiatives, career development, and talent advancement.   


• Engages with professional organizations and academic institutions as appropriate.  

Proficiencies:  

•  Knowledge of industry regulations, health/life safety requirements, and building codes


• Knowledge of site analysis, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and construction 


• Strong design portfolio, ideally broad based in a range of project types


• Strong project budgeting and contract negotiations skills


• Strong working relationships with clients and consultants


• Experience in hiring, directing, mentoring and coordinating successful project teams 


• Strong ideator and conceptual thinker

Software Skills:  

• Working knowledge of Revit. Working knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper  


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite  


• Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

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


• Architectural license, NCIDQ, LARE, or AICP as appropriate 


• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, or related discipline required.