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Interior Designer II

Perkins&Will

Full-Time
Atlanta, GA

Job Details
Description

Perkins&Will Atlanta studio is looking for a talented Interior Designer II. This role contributes to the design process by applying developing expertise to interior design concepts, documentation, and material selection while supporting project goals and sustainability standards. The Designer II takes increasing ownership of tasks, collaborates with teams and consultants, and helps deliver well-coordinated, creative design solutions within project scope, schedule, and budget.

Years of Experience: 3+ year
Professional Licensure: Not Required

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

Responsibilities:

Uses enhanced 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 interior design, execution, and living design.
Exhibits understanding of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process.
Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, material and furniture specifications, and schedules.
Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
Manipulates basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
Researches manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
Continues to grow in knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
Develops graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.
Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Proficiencies:

BIM
Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and measurements
Life safety requirements
Furniture and interior product specifications
Construction contract administration

Software Skills:

Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Intermediate Revit
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
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
Preparing for NCIDQ
Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

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Project Architect

Perkins&Will

Full-Time
Los Angeles, CA

Job Details
Description

Who we are?

At Perkins&Will, we passionately believe that design can transform lives and enhance communities, creating healthy, sustainable places to live, learn, work, play, heal, move, and explore. We’re in it for the greater good; we design to create places with meaning, and we design with purpose. Join the brightest minds in architecture!

What we need?

The Perkins&Will SoCal Practice (Los Angeles studios) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Project Architect with 8-10+ years of experience in complex projects and sound business acumen to join our growing practice! We are looking for someone who is a champion of the design process, technically excellent, with Revit and 3D software expertise. Healthcare experience is a plus. This technical leader will collaborate with and lead the consultant and project teams to successful outcomes for our clients.

What You’ll Get

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
Performance-based bonuses
Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
Studio initiatives and events; a team that enjoys creating and collaborating together

Your Role: Project Architect

Years of Experience Required: 8-10+ years; Healthcare experience is a plus

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

Understands all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.
Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
Participates in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
Mentors staff

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Proficiencies

Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project team organization and management
Consultant coordination
Construction techniques, system assemblies and material selection
Client communication

Software

Advanced Revit
Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
Microsoft Office and 365
Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)
Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination 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
Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required

HOW TO APPLY

All portfolios shall include sample construction document sets with examples of direct involvement of the production of such. To apply for the Project Architect role, you must be a licensed architect in the US.

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position, if located in California, is between $97,500 and $129,900 commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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Project Manager

Perkins&Will

Full-Time
Seattle, WA
POSTED ON December 22, 2025

Job Details
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manages project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
Monitors construction administration during the construction phase
Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.
Mentors staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

8-10+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related discipline
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation within one year of hire 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 or Interior Design license/certification, preferred

PROFICIENCIES

BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project kickoff and closeout

SOFTWARE

Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Advanced Revit
Conceptual modeling tools
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Vision/Deltek

Compensation & Benefits

At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay range for this position is between $94,700 and $139,200 commensurate with qualifications. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Project Architect

Perkins&Will

Full-Time
Chicago, IL
POSTED ON October 21, 2025

Job Details
Description
As a Project Architect on the Perkins&Will Chicago team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

Planning, developing, and executing technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments
Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager
Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager
Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients
Work with engineering consultants through schematic and design development phases
Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight
Utilize your rock star technical skills in Revit and other design application software
Work hard, play hard, and learn a lot along the way!

What you’ve accomplished:

A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
8+ years of related experience
Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit required
Ability to direct and coordinate work efforts of emerging
Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
Understanding of project management process
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative and professional work ethic
LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
Licensure required

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf.

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Chicago is between $84,500 and $112,600.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + 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.

“Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community.”

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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