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Designer II

Perkins & Will Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States


Bainbridge Island 1580 Fort Ward Hill Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA

We are looking for world-class talent to work on some of the world’s greenest projects!

McLennan Design is a highly collaborative and dynamic team of professionals focused on merging design, building performance, and research in pursuit of a healthier planet. Our work consists of architecture, urban design and interiors, sustainability consulting, and industrial design projects domestic and abroad and focuses on ‘deep green’ regenerative design projects that make a difference in the world. The ideal candidate should have passion, commitment and enthusiasm for these broad concerns and be equally capable of exploring them.

The offices of McLennan Design, Inc are located in the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, and in the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Prospective employees ideally would be located in the Seattle area, although remote locations are possible.

As a

DesignerII

on the team, you will:

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 design, execution, and living design.

Assisting in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.

Generate drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

Perform product research and assist team with material selections.

Exercise critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.

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.

Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.

Take increasing ownership of 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.

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Sketching

Software

Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software

Intermediate Revit

Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper

Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting

Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Environmental Analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio

To join us as a Designer II, you should have:

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 ARE and active involvement in AXP

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

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, if located in Washington state, is between $71,300 and $91,000 commensurate with qualifications

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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