As a Senior Project Designer, you will: 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 an 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, charrettes, 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. Requirements: To join us, you should have: A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline 15+ years of experience Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software; Revit required Effective verbal and written communication skills Collaborative and professional work ethic LEED AP or within 6 months of hire Licensure or interest in completing your ARE or NCIDQ exams At Perkins&Will, we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Perkins&Will is an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and active duty wartime, campaign badge veterans or Armed Forces service medal veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D#J-18808-Ljbffr
