Description

Join Perkins&Will in shaping the future of landscape design. The San Franscisco studio is seeking a Landscape Designer II to contribute to the creation of inspiring landscapes that foster discovery, innovation, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team advancing design excellence and making a meaningful impact on the built environment.

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments. 

 We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

• Uses enhanced 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 landscape design, execution, and living design.
• Prepares contract documents including amendments, addenda, bulletins, details, sections, elevations, plans, and schedules.
• Conceptualizes across a broad range of scales and project types, from university campuses to dense urban environments at a planning level through detailed site design level.
• Design and technical experience at a consistently high level of accomplishment.
• Exhibits strong conceptual thinking with an ability to communicate ideas both graphically and verbally.
• Displays a strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills in support of a growing landscape architecture, planning, and urban design practice.
• Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Requirements

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Proficiencies

• Years of experience: 3-5+
• BIM
• Enhanced knowledge in programming and site analysis, including surveying existing conditions
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Life safety requirements
• Field observations
• Area calculations
• Graphic presentations

Software

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Intermediate 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

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape, architecture or related field required
• 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 LARE