Technical Designer

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will tap into your boundless creativity to contribute towards the design of unique environments, providing exemplar design knowledge from conception to completion of projects working across all design stages.

What You Will Do

• Participate in all project phases, including programming, conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, plans, elevations, details and sections through to detailed construction drawings
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
• Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them
• Study 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
• Engage in climate focused analysis and studies for each project
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding presentation and written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, original thinking and technically biased, demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
• Proficiency in modelling 2D/3D software, such as Revit, Octane, 3dViz, 3d’s MAX and/or Rhino utilizing V-ray
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or Sketch Up
• LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA or other rating systems accreditations preferable
• Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals
• Motivated to grow knowledge and experience in sustainability on a personal and a team level
  
  

Your Design Technology Qualifications

Essential:

• Basic understanding and familiarity with Autodesk Revit for modelling and documentation
  
  

Desirable:

• Basic understanding and familiarity in Rhinoceros for design authoring
• Basic understanding and familiarity interoperability workflows between various design tools such as AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc
• Basic understanding and familiarity with real time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows
  
  

Application we work with:

• Design Authoring – Revit, Rhino, AutoCad, Navisworks
• Collaboration – BIM 360
• 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.

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