Digital Practice Specialist II

Digital Practice Specialist II

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.