Architectural Team Members/Architectural Designer II

Perkins Eastman Employer:
Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:
Fri, Mar 18 '22Posted on:
Full-timeType:

Life at PE:                    

Pfeiffer, a Perkins Eastman Studio, is currently seeking creative aspiring architects to support our continued growth. As a distinct studio within Perkins Eastman, we are a design-focused practice of architects, interior designers and planners. We work nationally and internationally with an emphasis on cultural and arts facilities, libraries, and educational buildings, as well as renovation/preservation and adaptive reuse projects for public and private clients.

The Opportunity:               

We are currently seeking a full-time Architectural Team Members/Architectural Designer II in our Los Angeles region. The firm strives to provide excellent opportunities for individuals to excel in a dynamic collaborative environment where personal growth is encouraged.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in design efforts on projects at a variety of scales (typically $15 – 75 million in construction cost), working with the Design Principal and Principal in Charge
• Demonstrate a high degree of creative thinking in the design process, and be able to effectively communicate ideas both verbally and graphically
• Develop presentations using physical and digital tools
• Participate in charrettes and develop ideas and materials for use in project marketing pursuits
• Develop concepts and options for planning and feasibility studies
• Advance building design concepts and proposed solutions for renovation or new construction design problems within the context of a collaborative project team
• Work directly and effectively with consultants, vendors and contractors
• Participate constructively in a team-oriented environment

Required Qualifications:

• Architectural degree from an accredited program
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant architectural experience in cultural, institutional, and educational work
• Excellent design and graphic skills, with the ability to participate in the conceptualization and design of complex projects from the pre-design through construction documents phases
• Advanced digital modeling & rendering skills; physical model-making skills are a plus
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage time well and achieve project deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English
• Experience working in the context of multidisciplinary project teams
• Working knowledge of BIM360 Design, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape 3D, Lumion, Bluebeam, Rhino, Adobe Suite, and/or other design related software is considered essential

How to Apply:

If you would like to join a dynamic, energized, innovative and collaborative environment, where your ideas will be heard and your skills challenged, please visit our career page and apply with your cover letter, resume and/or portfolio (Adobe PDF preferred). No phone calls please.

Link: Human By Design!

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.