Digital Practice Specialist II Full-time Job

About the job

Years of Experience: 3-6+ years

Professional Licensure: Preferred

Responsibilities

Works closely with and reports to the studio's Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.

Acts as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.

Demonstrates leadership in design technology and contributes to the growth of new business opportunities.

Conducts training sessions and leads continuing education workshops.

Delivers digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes.

Manages digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across the studio’s projects.

Documents, refines, and shares effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.

Participates in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.

Continuously expands expertise through research, vendor engagement, and involvement in the broader design technology community.

Proficiency In

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 Software Proficiency

Revit

Rhino / Rhino.Inside

Visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)

Data tools (e.g., Excel, Power Query)

Analysis & simulation tools (e.g., Climate Studio)

Computational design & scripting (e.g., Grasshopper, Python)

Other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite

Licensure / Certifications / Education

3-6+ years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a 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, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation), preferred.

Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

Since 1935, weve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Thats why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. Were passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Were also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.