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Perkins&Will

Interior Designer II

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An Interior Designer plans and designs interior spaces for buildings, including houses, offices and commercial buildings. Recommends and selects material, colors and furnishings to be used, including fabrics, flooring and furniture. May specialize in lighting design, or designing kitchens, bathrooms or closets; may focus on improving energy and water efficiency in a building.

$68,021 / year median in California

-2% projected decline

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At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it's through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play. Join the Perkins&Will San Francisco studio and work on our portfolio of exciting and innovative workspace and Interiors projects across the globe. As an Interior Designer II (with 3-5+ years of experience) on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities: Use 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. Exhibit understanding of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process. Participate 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. Assist in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations. Manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale. Research manufacturers and select colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained. Grow your knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables. Contribute to programming and space planning analysis and provide area calculations. Develop your graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts. Use 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-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Explore your curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large. Take ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities. Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader. Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others. Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants. To join us you should have: Experience and Proficiencies 3-5+ years of experience 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 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 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. "Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community." 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 401(k) retirement plan 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.
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 and 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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 is between $76,100-$97,100 commensurate with qualifications, skillset and years of experience. 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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #LI-DB1