Hiring: Library Planner | Programmer | Architect Company: Perkins Eastman Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:18:43 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •15 years of experience in library planning or design, with a track record of leading projects from programming through design Required Skills: •Perkins Eastman is seeking a Library Specialist to join our Firmwide College & University and Civic & Cultural practices. This role leads the full arc from early strategy through design — shaping how academic and public libraries are planned, programmed, and built for the next generation of learners and communities. •This is a design-centered role for an architect, interior designer, or planner, who has graduated from an accredited design school, built deep expertise in library typology, and wants to work with a firm with national reach and a commitment to future-forward library and learning environments. •The Library Specialist will work at the intersection of research, planning, and design, partnering with librarians, institutional leadership, and project teams to translate evolving models of learning, research, and community into clear programmatic frameworks and spatial solutions. •Position will be located in one of the established Perkins Eastman studios. Ability to travel is required in order to have in person meetings with academic and public institutions at their places of business. •Lead library programming and planning efforts including space programs and planning concepts. •Facilitate stakeholder workshops and visioning sessions. •Translate emerging themes in libraries into actionable planning strategies. •Develop data-informed recommendations including benchmarking and utilization analysis. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, or Planning. •7–15 years of experience in library planning or design, with a track record of leading projects from programming through design •Demonstrated skill in stakeholder engagement and translating institutional goals into spatial strategies •Strong communicator and collaborator who can work fluidly across design, planning, and client-facing contexts •Active involvement in professional library or design organizations a strong plus •Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage Compensation: •$110,000 - $140,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!