Digital Practice Specialist II

San Francisco
2 Bryant Street
Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

San Francisco
2 Bryant Street
Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

The Digital Practice Specialist role is designed to cultivate digital practice leaders at Perkins&Will. From foundational support to strategic digital innovation, these roles drive project excellence, technological fluency, and firmwide transformation. This intermediate role will take on responsibility in advancing digital design and delivery strategies across multiple projects in the studio and assisting the studio Digital Practice Manager in developing and applying best practices.

Advanced proficiency in digital workflows with a focus on optimizing processes and developing intermediate customizations to improve project outcomes is necessary for success in this role.

• Works closely with and reports to the studio s Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
• Acts as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership in design technology and contributes to the growth of new business opportunities.
• Conducts training sessions and leads continuing education workshops.
• Delivers digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes.
• Manages digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across the studio s projects.
• Documents, refines, and shares effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
• Participates in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.
• Continuously expands expertise through research, vendor engagement, and involvement in the broader design technology community.

• Ability to manage and support digital delivery across multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic), including the ability to present to internal audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with the studio Digital Practice Manager and team members.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design technologies and workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or with limited supervision.

• Revit
• Visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)
• Data tools (e.g., Excel, Power Query)
• Analysis & simulation tools (e.g., Climate Studio)
• Other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• 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, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation), preferred.
• Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter indicating your experience relevant to this role. Please submit your files in pdf (no larger than 4MB).

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

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