Perkins & Will Inc. is hiring: Designer III - Environmental and Graphic Design i

Perkins & Will Inc. is seeking a Designer III for Environmental and Graphic Design in Chicago, IL. This full-time, hybrid role requires advanced knowledge of branding concepts and design execution, supporting team growth and project success. Responsibilities include developing design plans, coordinating presentations, conducting site analyses, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Proficiency in various design software and a degree in interior design or architecture is required.
Designer III - Environmental and Graphic Design
Job Category: Branded Environments
Requisition Number: BEDES005254

Posted : September 9, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid

Locations
Showing 1 location
ChicagoChicago, IL 60611, USA
Description
Common and Baseline Responsibilities

Demonstrates advanced 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 design, execution, and living design.
Exhibits advanced understanding of branding concepts (including interior architecture, print graphics, environmental graphics, signage and way finding) and their integration in the built environment.
Provides design support to team members and supports the growth of others.
Executes design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules.
Develops plan diagrams, sections, and elevations.
Influences and manipulates design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion.
Develops, prepares, and coordinates presentation materials and models and leads client presentations.
Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements.
Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
Reviews 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.
Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

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

Proficiencies

Interior Architecture knowledge including building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, design conceptualization, hand sketching, furniture specifications, including research, selection, and budget analysis
Environmental Graphic Design knowledge including research capabilities, brand strategy, storytelling, copywriting, art direction, identity design, graphic design conceptualization, PSD/AI scripts and actions, vendor selection, microsite design, preparation, lead, recap, and analyzation of visioning sessions
Production Artistry including material research, dimensioning/detailing, specifications, sampling, production art files, RFI responses, construction coordination, preparation of production files

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
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Vector
Phantasm
Illustrator CAD plug-in
Sign Agent

Licensure/Certifications/Education

A degree in interior design, architecture, graphic design, or other related discipline is 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, ILFI Living Future Accreditation or RELi AP.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 10MB).
Salary Range Information
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Chicago is between $73,100 and $93,300.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins and Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins and Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (EEO), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Perkins and Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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