Job Summary:
Perkins&Will is a firm that focuses on innovative design practices, and they are seeking a Digital Practice Specialist II to enhance project efficiency and innovation. The role involves collaborating with project teams, managing digital quality assurance processes, and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with and report to the studio's Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
• Act as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in design technology and contributes to the growth of new business opportunities.
• Conduct training sessions and leads continuing education workshops.
• Deliver digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes.
• Manage digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across the studio’s projects.
• Document, refine, and share effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
• Participate in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.
• Continuously expand expertise through research, vendor engagement, and involvement in the broader design technology community.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 3 to 6+ years of requisite experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
• Ability to manage and support digital delivery across multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic), including the ability to present to internal audiences
• Ability to collaborate with the studio Digital Practice Manager and team members
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design technologies and workflows
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or with limited supervision
• Advanced proficiency in digital workflows with a focus on optimizing processes and developing intermediate customizations to improve project outcomes
• Revit proficiency
• Rhino / Rhino.Inside proficiency
• Proficiency in visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)
• Proficiency in data tools (e.g., Excel, Power Query)
• Proficiency in analysis & simulation tools (e.g., Climate Studio)
• Proficiency in computational design & scripting (e.g., Grasshopper, Python)
• Other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Preferred:
• Professional licensure
• 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)
• Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process
Company:
Since 1935, we’ve 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.