Designer I Job at Perkins&Will in Boston

Come join our Boston studio! Ingenuity is embedded in the fabric of our practice, blurring traditional boundaries between disciplines. We take advantage of our city’s world-class academic institutions, actively seeking new perspectives for a fresh, dynamic atmosphere. Through a chorus of voices committed to purpose, place, and perspective as a design ethos, we are creating a better future for the world. The Designer I will provide assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance, contributing to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. They will: Support preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team. Provide design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Perform product research and assist the team with material selections. Assist in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas. Use a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way. Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Proactively ask questions and express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large. Provide support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities. Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. Keep open communication within the team and with the designated team leader. Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others. Assist with coordination among partners and consultants. Aware of client contracts. Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 0-3 years BIM Building codes Site analysis Preliminary design studies Field measurements Life safety requirements Specifications Construction administration Sketching Software Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software Basic to Intermediate Revit 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 Environmental Analysis software such as 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 Active involvement in AXP, or starting the ARE Process Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor 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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr