Technical Designer

Your Role

What You Will Do

• Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production.
• Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation.
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction.
• Manage client, team and project communication and coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, plans, elevations, details and sections through to detailed construction drawings.
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them. Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers.
• Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
• Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research.
• Lead climate focused analysis and studies for each project.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background in the design and delivery of multiple building typologies of varying scale.
• Proficient in design modeling/visualization tools including but not limited to Revit, Rhino, Enscape; having experience with Excel and computational tools like grasshopper/dynamo is also a plus.
• Proficient in production software including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Suite, experience working with video/animation software such as After Effect and Premier is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to lead a team and develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key partners.
• Creative, original thinking and technically biased, demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio.
• Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
• LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA or other rating systems accreditation preferable.
• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.

Your Design Technology Qualifications

• *Essential:*
• Deep understanding and expertise in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• Deep understanding and expertise in the strategic planning, setup of BIM projects, and troubleshooting, specifically in the context of Revit and allied workflows.
• Deep understanding and expertise with collaboration in the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection.
• Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc.
• *Desirable:*
• Good working knowledge and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
• Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project.
• Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
• Good knowledge and experience with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo.
• Good knowledge and experience with simulation principles and processes, including interpretation, and application of results. Familiarity with Performance Design applications such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, and Ladybug tools.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews.
• *Applications we work with:*
• Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks

• Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo

• Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools
• Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax
• Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity
• Development – C#, Python
• To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.
• Life at Gensler
• As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design.
• From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
• We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs.
• We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
• As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.
• We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.