Senior Project Designer

  • Perkins+Will
  • Durham, North Carolina
  • Full Time
Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 10-15+ years Professional Licensure: Preferred Common and Baseline Responsibilities
  • Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
  • Initiates and creates schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
  • Promotes and manages overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.
  • Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
  • Expertly applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
  • Identifies and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
  • Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
  • Plays essential role in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
  • Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.
  • Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
  • Leads collaborative teams in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.
  • Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
  • Mentors staff.
  • Accountable for effective coordination with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
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
  • Graphic storytelling
  • Sketching
Software
  • Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
  • Advanced 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
  • Architectural license (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
Job ID: 486405946
Originally Posted on: 7/22/2025

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