Intermediate Designer (Hotels)

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment working at all scales and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide we design for people to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos human by design.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman Architects DPC seeks an Intermediate Designer (Hotels) for our Dallas TX location. May telecommute up to one day per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients under direct supervision of licensed architect to determine functional and spatial requirements for new structure or renovation.
• Assist construction administration by preparing scale drawings and construction documents for building contractors.
• Consult with supervisors (Project Architect Senior Designer and Project Manager) regarding feedback on projects.
• Prepare information on design specs materials color equipment cost estimates and construction time.
• Plan layout of spaces assist design team to design project and coord integration of select building systems with project consultants to coordinate interior architect and internal design components.
• Use computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project design and presentations to communicate design to client consultants contractors and vendors.
• Create interior architectural design and technical aspects of architectural interior design including conceptual idea development illustrations 3D docs scaled models and renderings to include furnishings fixtures and equipment (FF&E).
• Modify and refine designs using working models to conform to project spec or changes in design based on budget lead-time or material constraints.
• Conduct research on project technique requirements to include relevant building codes municipal requirements and LEED and WELL guidelines.
• Review project and implement requirements to ensure design meets legal and client standards. Oversee entry-level architects to develop space plans and material selections.
• Review contractor submittals of material samples for conformance to project architects specs manual and review submittal of shop drawings for millwork casework and special architectural features to ensure conformance to construction drawings and built condition.
• Maintain project-tracking logs. Act as contractors point of contact.
• Perform on-site surveys to document site conditions evaluate contractors work to ensure adherence to construction documents quality standards and design intent.
• Conduct value engineering measures for building materials and FF&E.
• Attend owners and construction weekly meetings and manage completion of open items to provide architects support information.
• Prepare estimated budgets for construction/fabrication timelines.
• Work with Project Architect and Senior Interior Designer to conceptualize interior space design.
• Create visual renderings to communicate designs to clients.
• Limited national travel to client sites involved not to exceed 12 days per year or 2 days in a single trip. Little international travel may be involved.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelors in Architecture or rel field and 6 years rel exp in hotel (guestroom and public areas) design.
• Also requires skills (6 yrs exp) in: Design build for hotel renovation and construction administration; Interior Design and planning for hospitality commercial multi-family and residential projects; Luxury hotels residential design and documentation; Multi-residential design and documentation; Revit; Enscape; AutoCAD; Rhino Grasshopper and In-design; Illustrator; Sketchup; Affinity Design software; Design Pages including FF&E specification software; Newforma software; and MS Office Suite.
• Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio.