Digital Practice Specialist

From supporting daily project needs to advancing strategic innovation, the Digital Practice Specialist plays a vital role in driving technological excellence, improving project outcomes, and contributing to firmwide transformation.

At Perkins&Will, digital design is a core part of our global vision. As part of our commitment to innovation, we've established a dedicated Global Digital Practice Group of around 40 digital experts cross collaborating across studios and regions. This scale and depth of digital capability sets us apart from competitors meaning learning opportunities are almost endless.

By joining Perkins&Will, you will become part of a truly global digital community, gaining access to a strong network of peers, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to contribute to the evolution of digital practice across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

(Responsibilities may vary based on experience level)

• Support and guide project teams daily on the use of digital tools, workflows, and delivery strategies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-specific digital plans.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and basic to intermediate customization of digital tools.
• Ensure modeling quality, adherence to firmwide best practices, and consistency of information across platforms.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and help document and share effective workflows and standards.
• Lead or assist in the planning and delivery of training sessions and workshops on digital tools and workflows.
• Contribute to digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.
• Stay current with emerging design technologies, industry trends, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with the Digital Practice team and report to the studio's Digital Practice Manager.
• Understanding of digital design and delivery workflows within architecture and interior architecture design.
• Proven experience of leading digital project delivery across RIBA stages.
• Ability to support multiple projects and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong written, oral, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• (For more experienced candidates) Capacity to lead digital delivery strategies, manage quality assurance efforts, and mentor team members.

Digital Project Delivery & Software Skills

Experience with or interest in developing proficiency in the following tools:

• Design Coordination: BIM360, Navisworks, Solibri
• Visualization: Enscape, Twin Motion, Unreal, D5, Adobe Creative Cloud
• Data & Analysis: Excel, PowerBi
• Computational Design & Scripting: Grasshopper, Dynamo
• Additional Tools: Other applications in the Perkins&Will design technology suite

Education & Certifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, or related field
• Required: LEED Green Associate within 6 months of hire

This position offers a growth trajectory within the Digital Practice path, beginning with foundational responsibilities and evolving into leadership in digital design and innovation. If you're passionate about design technology and ready to shape the future of architecture through digital excellence, we'd love to hear from you.