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Passive House Network

Designer II – Workplace San Francisco, CA

Passive House Network, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


The Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is growing, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals excited to help us grow our Workplace practice area.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Designer II to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Interiors Workplace/Design team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 3+ years of experience and be a self-starter with strong project design skills. Professionals with experience in fast-paced, highly detailed & technical projects with a strong interest in workplace interiors are welcome to apply. 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. Prepares programming and space planning to assess client and project needs. Has a passion for developing design presentation materials, including renderings, elevations, FF&E presentations, and finish packages. Generates drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. 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. Performs product research and assists the team with material selections. Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Takes increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities. Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader. Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others. Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants. Maintains interest in involvement during the construction administration phase. Has a strong desire to be a part of a project from start to finish and to experience the design come to life. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design 3-5 years of interiors/workplace experience Graphic design, 3D modeling, and visualization software knowledge Effective verbal and written storytelling skills Proficiencies in BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications, and sketching Knowledge of construction contract administration Interest in completing your NCIDQ or ARE Exams 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 SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL

Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software Intermediate Revit/BIM Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop 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). 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 $70,000-$89,300 commensurate with qualifications. JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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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