Designer III at Perkins&Will in Houston, TX
- Company: Perkins&Will
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
As a Designer III on the Perkins&Will Houston team, you will: Demonstrate advanced 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.
Job description
- As a Designer III on the Perkins&Will Houston team, you will:
- Demonstrate advanced 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.
- Develop creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Coordinatesdrawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Analyze product research and identifies material selections.
- Take an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentation sand prepares corresponding materials.
- Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Support growth of others.
- Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participate in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
- Keep open and proactive communication with all and is inspiring within team and designated team leader.
- Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.
- Obtaining your architectural license will result in a title change to Architect III. It does not predicate your title to Project Architect automatically. Advancement to subsequent positions is contingent upon fulfilling the requirements of that role. See corresponding job description for requirements.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate advanced 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.
- Develop creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Coordinatesdrawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Analyze product research and identifies material selections.
- Take an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentation sand prepares corresponding materials.
- Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Support growth of others.
- Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participate in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
- Keep open and proactive communication with all and is inspiring within team and designated team leader.
- Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.
Requirements
- Proficiencies
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Graphic storytelling
- Sketching
- Software
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- 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 Ladybug and Climate Studio
- Education
- Bachelor or better in Architecture or related field.
- 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
Skills
Required
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Graphic storytelling
- Sketching
- Advanced Revit
Preferred
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire