Designer I
Perkins Eastman, Dallas, TX, United States
Life At PE
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 an 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, drawing from relevant expertise and points of view across the practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they face. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, and are an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach and an essential ingredient for our teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research. 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
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401k Options
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Pre‑tax commuter benefits
Professional Development
Competitive salary
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.
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We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an 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, drawing from relevant expertise and points of view across the practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they face. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, and are an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach and an essential ingredient for our teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research. 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
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401k Options
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Pre‑tax commuter benefits
Professional Development
Competitive salary
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.
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