Strategist II

Do you have the ability to "geek out" in the data and then zoom back out to the big picture strategy? Join the Boston studio as a Strategist II and help guide clients and teams from uncertainty to a clear vision.

Come join Associate Principal Brad Rogers's team as a Strategist II. Click here to watch Brad share his experience and his love to "geek out" in the data.

As a Strategist II, you will use 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 design, execution, and living design.

You will:

• Prepare materials for client presentations.
• Assist in developing conceptual design strategies and design criteria to empower and challenge our integrated design teams on their solutions.
• Gain knowledge of interior design phases from pre-design through construction.
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate design options based on client-driven criteria.
• Develop and facilitate data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
• Objectively manage and analyze collected data through processes such as dashboards and visualizations.
• Prepare and support change management documentation.
• Gain knowledge of workplace trends and practices.
• Use 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-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance.
• Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 3-5 years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

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

Proficiencies

• Graphic design skills
• Writing skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Storytelling
• Analytical skills

Software

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D Production Software
• Basic Revit, AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite
• Presentation Tools (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• Data Analysis Software (Excel)
• Power BI

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Professional degree in facility planning, architecture, interior design, urban studies, industrial engineering or other related degree.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• May be preparing for ARE or NCIDQ

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, the annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $67,000 and $85,500.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Perkins&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&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.