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Perkins&Will

http://perkinswill.com

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes 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. 
  • Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts.
  • Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules. 
  • Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
  • Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
  • Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
  • Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
  • Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects 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. 
  • Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large. 
  • Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) 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.
  • Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.
Proficiencies
  • BIM 
  • Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge in programming, planned, and site analysis
  • Preliminary design studies
  • Contract documents
  • Field observations and measurements
  • Life safety requirements 
  • Furniture and interior product specifications
  • Construction contract administration
Software
  • Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software  
  • Basic to 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 Stud
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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