Designer III - Aviation

Position Overview

Perkins&Will is seeking a Designer III to contribute to the overall success of our design team by creatively solving design challenges while upholding firm and project standards. Location: Minneapolis. Salary: $73,100 - $93,300 per year.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume along with a compact, representative sample of their work (no larger than 4MB).

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Develops creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Coordinates drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyzes product research and identifies material selections.
• Takes an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentations and prepares corresponding materials.
• Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, working within schedule and budget constraints in an organized, timely, and consistent manner.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supports the growth of others.
• Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Takes increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Maintains open and proactive communication with team members and inspires colleagues and team leaders.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience Required: 5-8+ years of experience showcasing significant work in aviation facilities.
• Requirements: LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Requirements: Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design (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).
• Requirements: Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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 as Ladybug and Climate Studio

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.