Life at PE

Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 25 locations globally, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit.

Perkins Eastman embodies a highly collaborative, team-focused culture. We are a design-oriented, convergent firm in which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, graphic designers, construction administration specialists and several other professional disciplines.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman's Oakland Studio is seeking a skilled and motivated Architectural Designer II to join our West Coast team. This role provides the chance to work on a variety of architectural projects, including K-12 and higher education facilities, transit and urban infrastructure, and urban design and planning. The ideal candidate will utilize their advanced design skills to make a significant impact on our projects. We are looking for a professional who can independently tackle and creatively solve design and project challenges while collaborating effectively with the Perkins Eastman team to deliver design outcomes that surpass the expectations of clients and stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Support: Report directly to Project Managers on individual projects, providing support in Building Design and Planning. Utilize industry-standard tools such as 3D BIM Modeling in Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Rhino, Enscape, and various graphic design tools including Affinity Designer.

Design Phase Assistance: Engage from the Pre-Schematic Phase through to Construction Documents and Construction Administration. This includes developing pre-schematic concepts for marketing pursuits and preparing presentations for proposals and interviews.

Design Documentation Preparation: Prepare programs, concepts, design development, and construction documents in 3D for client review and approval.

Construction Drawings and Detailing: Assist in the preparation of construction drawings and detailing for contractors.

Consultant Coordination: Assist in the coordination of consultant teams, including MEP, Structural, Civil, and Landscape. Coordinate project teams to ensure that projects meet design intent, program, budget, and schedule.

Code Compliance: Review building codes to ensure designs comply with legal standards.

Construction Administration Support: Review RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings during the construction administration phase.

Material and Presentation Preparation: Prepare finished material sample boards, physical models, and graphic presentations for client approval.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in architectural design.
• Strong ability to develop, communicate, and present design concepts.
• Excellent communication and graphic presentation skills.
• Proficiency in self-organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Required software proficiency: Revit, Rhino, Enscape, and Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications: (in addition to the above)

• Master’s degree in architecture.
• 6+ years of experience in Architectural Design and Production, preferably with a background in Education or Public Projects.
• Detailed knowledge of codes including green building, accessibility codes, life-safety codes, and building codes including IBC, CBC, NFPA, CalOSHA, and LEED,
• LEED certification
• Additional software proficiency in Bluebeam REVU, Grasshopper, Lumion, ArcGIS, Affinity, Morpholio, Procreate, and other related design tools is highly regarded.
• Licensed Architect is a plus but not required.

Type: Hybrid. 3 days in office 2 days working remotely, flexible days/working hours.

What we offer you:

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO Hours
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $71,000 to $82,000.

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.