Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 24 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 has an immediate need for an Interior Architect/Workplace Designer. This ideal candidate will work closely with other designers and architects on the project teams to which they are assigned to design, document, and execute the project through installation. The Interior Designer will participate in programming, visioning, designing, selecting, and documenting interior architectural elements, finishes and furniture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with team to envision the design concept, project narrative, and graphics for concept presentation
• Engage with the team for initial programming, space planning, and furniture layouts
• Participate in client meetings including interviews, visioning sessions, information gathering, and presentations
• Designs and/or directs junior staff in the design and documentation of the interior workplace design including reception areas, common spaces, work areas, collaboration zones, and support spaces. Develops design presentation including rendered plans, elevations and 3D views.
• Works with Senior Architect/Interior Designer to assemble a complete set of construction documents including construction plans, elevations, details, life safety plans, and specifications.
• Coordinates interior architectural design and Revit documents with sub-consultants including MEP/FP, Structural, Lighting, Landscape, and Artwork.
• Works with Senior Designer for graphics, documentation, and coordination of interior elements, including selection and coordination of FF&E with furniture vendors.
• Review architectural and furniture installation plans and shop drawings for content and accuracy and ensure that they are fully coordinated with all pertinent consultant drawings.
• Reviews and approves shop drawings and samples with final approval by Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager
• Coordination with client, contractor, and project team as appropriate per project
• Responsible to review and conform to Owner and Operator Standards
• Attends site meetings with the owner, consultants, and contractor inclusive of interior architecture and furniture installation, as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree from a 4-year CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related industry experience required
• NCIDQ and LEED certified or perusing certification preferred
• Workplace and Interior Architecture experience required
• Proficient in Revit and able to manage Revit models, families, and document coordination with sub-consultants.
• Self-starter, passionate about design
• Possesses interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Possesses knowledge of building and ADA codes
• Ability to develop an occupant program and create multiple test fit options
• Understanding of interior construction documents including floor plans, floor finish plans, elevations, and details, finish schedules, furniture plans
• Understanding of furniture specifications, FF&E matrices, and budgets
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to their team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong proficiency with computer-assisted design software including Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design; Rhino; MS Office; 3D software such as Enscape and Sketchup.
• Strong communication, organization, time management skills and excellent graphic presentation skills

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

Location: Boston preferred, with flexibility to work out of our Providence office

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.