Job Summary:
Perkins&Will is seeking a Digital Practice Specialist I to cultivate digital practice leaders within the firm. This entry-level role focuses on foundational digital delivery tasks, supporting project teams, and assisting the studio Digital Practice Manager with technology integration.
Responsibilities:
โข Collaborates with and reports to the studio's Digital Practice Manager.
โข Collaborates with design teams to develop project-specific implementation strategies.
โข Provides ongoing support and consultation to ensure the success of digital design and delivery workflows.
โข Ensures quality assurance with project teams to maintain modeling quality, adherence to firmwide best practices, and consistency of information across applications.
โข Assists with technology training, conducting workshops, and participating in curriculum development.
โข Coordinates with the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote local adoption of new technologies, workflows, and practices.
โข Coordinates application support with the IT infrastructure group and firmwide help desk.
โข Participates in office and firmwide planning related to digital design and delivery innovation.
โข Proactively maintains and communicates current knowledge relative to technology through journals, vendor resources, marketing collateral, and the design community.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Proficiency in core design applications with an emphasis on troubleshooting and basic customization of digital tools and processes.
โข Familiarity with design workflows and digital delivery processes.
โข Ability to support project teams and assist with technical problem-solving.
โข Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic).
โข Ability to work collaboratively with team members and provide support as needed.
โข Eagerness to learn new design technologies and workflows.
โข Revit
โข Rhino
โข Computational design & scripting (e.g., Grasshopper, Rhino Inside, and Dynamo) required
โข Bachelorโs Degree in a related field required.
โข LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
Preferred:
โข Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you (LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation)
โข Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process
Company:
Since 1935, weโve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Founded in 1935, the company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.