People & Culture

A relationship-driven studio with the reach of an international design family.

At McLennan Design, people come first. Our Bainbridge Island studio combines the intimacy and warmth of a small practice with the depth and multidisciplinary strength of Perkins&Will. We are collaborators, mentors, learners, makers, and optimists—designers who believe architecture should give back more than it takes.

Working here means your ideas are heard and your perspective matters. You will collaborate hands-on across experience levels and disciplines, take real responsibility on meaningful, mission-driven projects, and engage with a team that values joy, humor, and humanity. Supported by an international network of experts, we work with kindness, curiosity, and craft, listening deeply, designing boldly, and building trust with one another and with our clients. Our culture is grounded in relationships, humility, and genuine enthusiasm for the work.

Growth & Belonging

Where your voice matters and your path is supported.

At McLennan Design, growth happens when people feel trusted, challenged, and supported. Our team benefits from mentorship, diverse project experience, and access to Perkins&Will’s international community of researchers, specialists, innovators, and leaders across every aspect of design.

We celebrate diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. Inclusion and belonging aren’t policies—they are the way we work. When you join our team, you bring something irreplaceable: your story, your curiosity, and your unique perspective. You will have opportunities to learn directly from senior designers and project leaders, collaborate across studios and disciplines, explore regenerative design research and materials, and engage with emerging tools and methods. Our culture encourages experimentation, learning, and innovation, providing a foundation for professional development and career growth.

Well-Being & Balance

Designing a healthy world starts with caring for the people who create it.

At McLennan Design, we want your life—not just your work—to thrive. Our approach to well-being is grounded in trust, respect, and long-term sustainability. You will have the flexibility to balance professional and personal priorities with hybrid schedules, generous time off, mental health support, family and parental leave, and sustainable commuting options. Our culture values rest, balance, and humanity, so you can build a meaningful career without sacrificing the things that matter most outside of work.

Internships

Learn with us. Build with us. Grow with us.

Our internship program is immersive, hands-on, and deeply collaborative. Interns work directly with project teams on real design challenges—never sidelined, always engaged. You will gain experience in schematic design, concept development, digital and physical model-making, 3D Modeling, visualization, Revit documentation and project coordination, materials research, regenerative design strategies, visualization, storytelling, and presentation support, as well as field visits and on-site learning.

If you want to contribute meaningfully from day one and learn from designers shaping the future of regenerative architecture, we would love to hear from you.

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Join Us

Design the future you want to live in.

If you believe in purpose-driven work, collaborative culture, and design that measurably improves lives, McLennan Design may be the perfect fit.

Explore our current openings—or send us an unsolicited application if you don’t see the right role yet. We’re always excited to meet thoughtful, talented designers aligned with our values.

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