Description
Your Role
As an Architectural Designer, you will work with architects and designers to develop design solutions and support project coordination through the construction administration phase. You will translate sketches and design documents into realized 3D models and working drawings, while researching technical issues when they arise.
You will bring innovative thinking and contribute practical technical solutions to design challenges. You will take responsibility for your work, communicate openly and contribute to the success of the wider team. Your strong work ethic and commitment to collaboration will make Gensler the ideal place to develop your career.
What You Will Do
Support the design development and delivery of the architectural and/or technical aspects of a project.
- Participate in all project phases, with a primary focus on design development, construction documents and construction administration.
- Produce BIM models, construction drawings and other project deliverables.
- Collaborate with the design teams, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to support overall project objectives.
- Apply knowledge of architectural design principles, technical detailing, building codes, materials and construction methods to contribute to practical, buildable solutions.
- Contribute to resolving challenging technical and design issues as part of the project team, supporting the development of innovative, technical, constructible solutions.
- 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.
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
Your Qualifications
- 0-3 years of project experience in an architectural practice.
- Master of Architecture or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of architectural design principles, technical detailing, building codes, construction methods and building systems.
- Effective communicator, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage priorities, take ownership of assigned tasks and respond positively to feedback.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence.
- LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Greenmark 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.
- Proficiency in REVIT, Rhino, and Microsoft office.
- Additional software skills in Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Grasshopper are a plus.
Essential
Your Design Technology Qualifications
- Basic understanding and familiarity with Autodesk Revit for modelling and documentation.
- Basic understanding and familiarity in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
Desirable
- Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of AI, integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
- Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc
Applications we work with
- Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
- Collaboration – ACC BIM360
- Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo
- Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools
- Visualisation – AI, D5, 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. We 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under applicable regulatory laws.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.
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