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