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 Technical Designer with computational design capability you will be a key member in the Borderless Studio advancing parametric design and computational analysis on a multitude of urban projects at various scales You will be an integral part of the Design team promoting implementing and elevating our BIM and digital modelling workflows and protocols in the studio This unique position combines a direct involvement in prestigious projects in the region with a more strategic role where you will help advance the computational and parametric capabilities tools and workflows of the Borderless Studio 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 manufacturers 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 Lead the implementation management and execution of parametric and computational workflows on projects through various phases of the design process Manage parametric and computational design workflows and solutions for project-specific and studio needs Integrate Design Technology workflows tools and applied practices with project teams Model Management and additional analytics on design practices Your Qualifications Bachelor s degree in architecture or equivalent 6 years of related project experience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Outstanding graphic presentation and written 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 modeling using 2D 3D software such as Revit Octane 3dViz 3ds MAX and or Rhino utilizing V-Ray Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Knowledge in sustainable design principles required LEED WELL Fitwel LFA or other rating systems accreditation 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 Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring documentation data extracts and project delivery Good knowledge and experience with the strategic planning and setup of BIM projects Good knowledge and experience with collaboration within the BIM context including cloud-based markups consultant coordination and clash detection Deep knowledge of computational geometry topology optimization medial axis point clouds rationalization panelization Delaunay meshes etc Deep knowledge of and proven practical experience in Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper Dynamo etc Experience ability to build and deploy Grasshopper Dynamo scripts plugins Good knowledge of RhinoCommon RhinoCompute Grasshopper SDKs and Revit API Deep understanding of software interoperability routines Desirable Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes and material creation management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex Asite Newforma etc Applications we work with Design Authoring - Revit Rhino Autocad Navisworks Collaboration - BIM360 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