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Perkins&Will

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Ottawa

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Bachelor's in interiors, basic design and BIM knowledge, proficiency in design software, and skills in space planning, contract documents, and presentation materials.
  • You will assist in interior design processes, create presentation materials, research materials, support project teams, and contribute to design reviews while maintaining communication and organization.

Requirements

  • - Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
  • - Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts.
  • - Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
  • - Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
  • - Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
  • - Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
  • - Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
  • - Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
  • - Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
  • - Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
  • - Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.
  • - Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.
  • - Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
  • - Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
  • - Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
  • - Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.
  • - BIM
  • - Building Codes
  • - Basic knowledge in programming, planned and site analysis
  • - Preliminary design studies
  • - Contract documents
  • - Field observations and measurements
  • - Furniture and interior produce specifications
  • - Construction contract administration
  • - Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
  • - Basic to intermediate Revit
  • - Conceptual modelling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
  • - Microsoft Office/Adobe Suite
  • - Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
  • - Presentation Tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
  • - Bachelor's Degree in interiors

Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
  • Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts.
  • Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
  • Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
  • Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
  • Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
  • Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
  • Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
  • Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
  • Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.
  • Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.
  • Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
  • Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
  • Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
  • Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.

FAQs

What is the application requirement for the Interior Designer I position?

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio.

What are the educational requirements for this role?

A Bachelor's Degree in interiors is required for the Interior Designer I position.

What software skills are necessary for this job?

The candidate should have functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software, basic to intermediate Revit, conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, Microsoft Office/Adobe Suite, visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay, and presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.

Is there a focus on sustainability in this position?

Yes, the role includes ensuring that sustainability goals of the firm are maintained when selecting colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior applications.

What types of projects will I be involved in as an Interior Designer I?

You will participate in the interior design process by preparing contract documents, creating presentation materials for client presentations, and assisting with programming and space planning analysis.

How is the studio environment structured?

The studio is open concept and represents a collaborative approach to work. It is also easily accessible by bike, public transportation, and car.

What kind of benefits does Perkins&Will offer?

The firm offers a competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues, professional development, fitness and transit reimbursement, health and dental benefits, a group RRSP, RRSP matching, and paid parental leave.

How often is in-office work expected?

Employees are expected to work in the studio at least three days a week as part of a hybrid model.

Is there room for growth within the firm?

Yes, the position is designed to provide support and experience that can contribute to career growth in the field of interior design.

How do you ensure a collaborative team atmosphere?

Open communication, participation in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups are encouraged to foster collaboration within the team.

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Perkins&Will

Collaborating with clients all over the world to create healthy, sustainable places to live, learn, work, play, and heal

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1935
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.