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Designer II

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$63,000 - 70,000 yearly

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Job Description - Designer II





Common and Baseline Responsibilities

  • Uses enhanced 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.

  • Assists in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team. 

  • Generates drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. 

  • Performs product research and assists team with material selections.

  • Exercises critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.

  • Uses 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-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. 

  • Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.

  • Takes increasing ownership of tasks within project teams 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.

  • Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants. 





 

Obtaining your architectural license will result in a title change to Architect II. It does not predicate your title to Project Architect automatically. Advancement to subsequent positions is contingent upon fulfilling the requirements of that role. See corresponding job description for requirements. 







High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications



Proficiencies

  • BIM

  • Building codes

  • Site analysis

  • Preliminary design studies

  • Contract documents

  • Field measurements

  • Life safety requirements

  • Specifications

  • Construction contract administration

  • Sketching







Software

  • 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





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 


 


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).


 


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, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Chicago is between $63,000 and $70,000. 


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.


Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision


Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


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