Designer I
Perkins Eastman, Dallas, TX, United States
Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".
We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a creative and design-focused
Architectural Designer
to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing innovative architectural solutions and translating ideas into compelling drawings, layouts, and visual presentations. You will work on projects of moderate size and complexity, applying both conceptual and technical design skills and demonstrating strong
critical thinking
to create functional and aesthetically engaging spaces. In this role, you will take ownership of key design tasks, including developing architectural drawings, plans, and layouts, conducting planning and occupancy studies, and preparing project specifications. You will analyze design concepts, apply
critical and analytical reasoning
to evaluate options, and compile and interpret relevant data. Your work will help shape the vision of each project while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaboration is central to this position. You will work closely with senior architects and project teams to refine designs, participate in design reviews, and contribute to client presentations. This role is perfect for a designer who is eager to grow,
think critically and creatively , experiment with new ideas, and play an active role in delivering innovative and high-quality architectural solutions. Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the project team to develop bold, innovative architectural concepts and translate them into drawings, models, and presentations. Create schematic proposals, layouts, and 3D design models in Revit or other digital tools, bringing conceptual ideas to life for client review and feedback. Explore and test design solutions through hand sketches, diagrams, and iterative modeling, ensuring the design vision is clear and compelling. Assist in producing construction drawings and detailing that maintain the integrity of the original design intent. Contribute to construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and tracking submittals, ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle. Develop material boards, physical models, and immersive graphic presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity. Support projects across all phases—from early conceptual design to construction documents—actively shaping and refining the aesthetic and functional quality of each project. Required qualifications:
Bachelor or master’s degree in architecture Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Strong communication, graphics, organization, technical and written skills Demonstrated experience in and readiness to lead the design of projects. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Able to demonstrate proficiency with Revit, Affinity Suite, 3D Max, Sketch-up, Lumion InDesign and other related design software. Rhino, Enscape and other related design software is a plus. Certification as a licensed professional or on path to licensure What we offer you:
401k Options PTO Company Paid Holidays Life Insurance Professional Development Please include a cover letter, resume and/or portfolio (Adobe PDF preferred). PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs. Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location. 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 Please note that we are not engaging in any external recruitment agencies for this position. Perkins Eastman is monitoring an increased frequency of recruitment frauds. Unscrupulous individuals are contacting job seekers and pretending to represent Perkins Eastman or specific persons at Perkins Eastman. These fraudsters use emails, texts, letters, faxes, and phone calls to make false offers of employment with Perkins Eastman or to provide services related to employment (assistance in obtaining visa, travel arrangements, job training, proof of identity, etc.). The offers, which appear to be legitimate and may use Perkins Eastman’s logo, often include specific details about a job description and related information such as salary, benefits, training, and a start date. The offers are often accompanied by requests for payment and/or sensitive personal information such as bank account information, credit card number, passport number, or other information that could be used to commit identity theft. If you are seeking employment with Perkins Eastman, you should guard against recruitment fraud and pay close attention to these key facts
Neither Perkins Eastman nor our authorized third-party recruiting partners will ever ask for payments of any kind. Perkins Eastman does not collect personal banking, passport, visa, or other sensitive personal data as part of the recruitment process. You should never send money or personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Perkins Eastman. Legitimate emails from Perkins Eastman end in
@perkinseastman.com Messages from fraudsters often come from webmail addresses such as gmail.com, hotmail.com and yahoo.com, or from addresses that incorporate part of a company’s name, such as PerkinsEastmanCorporation.com or PERKINS EASTMAN-HR.com. Do not trust information provided to you from any domain name other than
@perkinseastman.com . Before making an employment offer, Perkins Eastman will always invite prospective candidates, either by phone or email from a legitimate Perkins Eastman email account to a formal interview, either virtual or in-person. Messages from fraudsters often contain spelling and grammatical errors. If you receive unsolicited or suspicious offers of employment from Perkins Eastman, or simply want to verify the authenticity of an offer from Perkins Eastman, you are advised to immediately stop all communication with this individual and forward the unedited email message or details of the offer tohr@perkinseastman.com . PERKINS EASTMAN treats incidents of fraud seriously so,if your personal information has been compromised, you are encouraged to report any incident to the local authorities. To learn more, click here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams
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We are looking for a creative and design-focused
Architectural Designer
to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing innovative architectural solutions and translating ideas into compelling drawings, layouts, and visual presentations. You will work on projects of moderate size and complexity, applying both conceptual and technical design skills and demonstrating strong
critical thinking
to create functional and aesthetically engaging spaces. In this role, you will take ownership of key design tasks, including developing architectural drawings, plans, and layouts, conducting planning and occupancy studies, and preparing project specifications. You will analyze design concepts, apply
critical and analytical reasoning
to evaluate options, and compile and interpret relevant data. Your work will help shape the vision of each project while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaboration is central to this position. You will work closely with senior architects and project teams to refine designs, participate in design reviews, and contribute to client presentations. This role is perfect for a designer who is eager to grow,
think critically and creatively , experiment with new ideas, and play an active role in delivering innovative and high-quality architectural solutions. Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the project team to develop bold, innovative architectural concepts and translate them into drawings, models, and presentations. Create schematic proposals, layouts, and 3D design models in Revit or other digital tools, bringing conceptual ideas to life for client review and feedback. Explore and test design solutions through hand sketches, diagrams, and iterative modeling, ensuring the design vision is clear and compelling. Assist in producing construction drawings and detailing that maintain the integrity of the original design intent. Contribute to construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and tracking submittals, ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle. Develop material boards, physical models, and immersive graphic presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity. Support projects across all phases—from early conceptual design to construction documents—actively shaping and refining the aesthetic and functional quality of each project. Required qualifications:
Bachelor or master’s degree in architecture Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Strong communication, graphics, organization, technical and written skills Demonstrated experience in and readiness to lead the design of projects. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Able to demonstrate proficiency with Revit, Affinity Suite, 3D Max, Sketch-up, Lumion InDesign and other related design software. Rhino, Enscape and other related design software is a plus. Certification as a licensed professional or on path to licensure What we offer you:
401k Options PTO Company Paid Holidays Life Insurance Professional Development Please include a cover letter, resume and/or portfolio (Adobe PDF preferred). PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs. Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location. 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 Please note that we are not engaging in any external recruitment agencies for this position. Perkins Eastman is monitoring an increased frequency of recruitment frauds. Unscrupulous individuals are contacting job seekers and pretending to represent Perkins Eastman or specific persons at Perkins Eastman. These fraudsters use emails, texts, letters, faxes, and phone calls to make false offers of employment with Perkins Eastman or to provide services related to employment (assistance in obtaining visa, travel arrangements, job training, proof of identity, etc.). The offers, which appear to be legitimate and may use Perkins Eastman’s logo, often include specific details about a job description and related information such as salary, benefits, training, and a start date. The offers are often accompanied by requests for payment and/or sensitive personal information such as bank account information, credit card number, passport number, or other information that could be used to commit identity theft. If you are seeking employment with Perkins Eastman, you should guard against recruitment fraud and pay close attention to these key facts
Neither Perkins Eastman nor our authorized third-party recruiting partners will ever ask for payments of any kind. Perkins Eastman does not collect personal banking, passport, visa, or other sensitive personal data as part of the recruitment process. You should never send money or personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Perkins Eastman. Legitimate emails from Perkins Eastman end in
@perkinseastman.com Messages from fraudsters often come from webmail addresses such as gmail.com, hotmail.com and yahoo.com, or from addresses that incorporate part of a company’s name, such as PerkinsEastmanCorporation.com or PERKINS EASTMAN-HR.com. Do not trust information provided to you from any domain name other than
@perkinseastman.com . Before making an employment offer, Perkins Eastman will always invite prospective candidates, either by phone or email from a legitimate Perkins Eastman email account to a formal interview, either virtual or in-person. Messages from fraudsters often contain spelling and grammatical errors. If you receive unsolicited or suspicious offers of employment from Perkins Eastman, or simply want to verify the authenticity of an offer from Perkins Eastman, you are advised to immediately stop all communication with this individual and forward the unedited email message or details of the offer tohr@perkinseastman.com . PERKINS EASTMAN treats incidents of fraud seriously so,if your personal information has been compromised, you are encouraged to report any incident to the local authorities. To learn more, click here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams
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