Jobs at Perkins&Will

Leads firmwide justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion strategy across a global design practice. Advises executives, embeds inclusive practices into talent systems, leadership, operations, and design work, develops accountability metrics, coaches leaders, guides inclusive design, builds external partnerships, and represents the firm in industry initiatives. Requires professional design or related expertise combined with organizational change, cultural intelligence, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Supports architectural design projects from schematic design through construction documents under routine guidance. Assists with design concepts, product and material research, client presentations, modeling, documentation, code compliance, consultant coordination, and design reviews. Uses Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, visualization, environmental analysis, and presentation tools while maintaining accurate, organized project work. Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline and participation in AXP or the ARE process.

The Senior Urban Designer leads design processes, manages project teams, coordinates with stakeholders, and develops strategic urban planning options while ensuring quality standards and financial goals are met.

Contribute to architectural project teams by creating design concepts, producing drawings for schematic through construction phases, researching products and materials, preparing presentation materials, coordinating with consultants, and supporting construction administration. Use BIM and visualization tools, perform site analysis and life-safety checks, participate in reviews and charettes, and take increasing ownership of project tasks while pursuing professional credentials.

Lead design development and documentation for projects, produce schematic through construction drawings, select materials, prepare client presentations, coordinate consultants, review deliverables for accuracy, mentor junior staff, and participate in design reviews and studio activities.

Draft, review, and assist negotiation of consultant contracts and modifications; facilitate contract execution; track insurance compliance; maintain contract records and databases; support project teams on contract processes, templates, and policies; communicate contract status with clients, consultants, and contractors.