Life at PE:

We are a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit.

Perkins Eastman embodies a highly collaborative, team focused culture. We are a design oriented, convergent firm in which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, graphic designers, construction administration specialists and other related professional disciplines.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an immediate need for an Interior Designer in our Boston Studio with 0-4 years’ experience predominantly in workplace design. This ideal candidate will work closely with other designers and architects on the project teams to which they are assigned to design, document and execute the project through construction administration. The Interior Designer will participate in pre-design visioning, designing, selecting and documenting interior architectural elements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with team to envision the concept story, project narrative and graphics for concept presentation
• Assist team in space planning and furniture layouts. Knowledge of local codes and test fit planning skills preferred.
• Works with architectural team to envision the concept story and main goal of the client while assisting in design, graphics, documentation and coordination of interior elements, and other consultants.
• Prepare schedules relative to the interior design including finishes, lighting, door hardware, miscellaneous accessories and plumbing fixtures.
• Identifies issues which require the review and input of Senior Designer and/or Project Manager and communicates such in a timely manner.
• Reviews and has experience in coordinating shop drawings and samples (both FF&E related, and contractor related) with final approval by Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager
• Coordination with client, contractor, and project team as appropriate per project
• Has experience attending site meetings with owner, consultants and contractor.
• Has experience conducting existing conditions survey and documentation. Ability to use Kuula and similar software preferred.
• Ability to prepare presentations at various stages of the project as required with direction from Senior Designer.
• Responsible for internal presentation of project design materials to Principal in Charge.
• Assist in programming and comprehensive analysis of program requirements.
• Familiar with the process of data gathering and analysis for creating a program summary.

Other Responsibilities:

• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 0 to 4 years of related industry experience required.
• Self-starter, passionate about design
• Possesses interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses knowledge of building and ADA codes
• Understanding of interior construction documents including floor plans, floor finish plans, elevations and details, finish schedules, furniture plans
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to their team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• MUST be highly proficient in Revit.
• Strong proficiency in computer-assisted design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Complete Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design or alternate; Rhino; MS Office; 3D software such as Sketch up, Enscape.
• Strong communication, organization, time management skills and excellent graphic abilities to use multiple technologies to convey the design and concept.

Type: Hybrid. 3 days in office 2 days working remotely, flexible days/working hours.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Ranges: $57,510 - $72,500

Location: Boston preferred, with flexibility to work out of our Providence office

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.