Designer II

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on.

Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process.

For us all good design is sustainable.

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity on the West Coast in our Irvine Office. We are seeking a dedicated, passionate team member with strong individual design and problem-solving skills for immediate opportunities as Designer II. This position requires the candidates to support project team leaders and produce presentations suitable for the Perkins Eastman team and clients.

• Reporting to the Project Manager responsible for the individual project, Designer II will be responsible for assisting in Master Planning, Site Planning and Building Design exercises utilizing 3D Modeling, and Digital Presentation Packaging.
• Assists the design team on projects from the Pre-Schematic Phase through Construction Documents.
• Prepare program and schematic proposal, project layouts and develop designs in 3D using Revit and other 3D modeling software for client review/approval.
• Perform design computations, specification research, compile data, and other supporting technical project information.
• Assist with the preparation of construction drawings and construction detailing.
• Review building codes to assure the design complies with minimum legal standards.
• Assist in the Construction Administration phase by reviewing shop drawings and other submittals.
• Prepare finished material sample boards, physical models, and graphic presentations for client approval.
• Coordinate the work of engineering consultants.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in architectural office.
• Division of the State Architect experience with the full life cycle of project review, approval and certification is preferred.
• Digital architectural visualization and animation experience preferred.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts internally and externally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage project priorities.
• MUST be highly proficient in Revit.
• Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as AutoCAD, visualization applications such as Lumion and presentation/graphic applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong communication skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
• California Architect license preferred or must demonstrate interest in progressing towards licensure
• LEED Accreditation preferred.

• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Salary Range: $83,000 -$104,000

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Please note that we are not engaging any external recruitment agencies for this position.

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