Job Description

Your Role

As a Gensler Architect, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class projects. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals.
• Coordination with the project team, client, vendors, contractors and consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Resolve complex design and technical issues with the team to produce innovative, constructible solutions.
• Ensure all work is carried out to the client’s requirements, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client.
• Participate in pre-design tasks, including visioning sessions.
• Formulate design presentation strategies and present design concepts to clients.
• Produce graphic presentations, physical models 3D renderings to communicate design concepts.
• Prepare full drawing sets in Revit.
• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project.Lea
• d more junior members of staff: Motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office.
• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager.
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships.
• Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives.
• 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.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrable work portfolio, preferably with experience in several practice areas.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficient in Revit and other 3D modeling software.

Your Design Technology Qualifications

Essential

• Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• Good working knowledge and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc
• Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of the setting up of new BIM models.
• Basic understanding of the principles of multi-model collaboration.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with simulation principles and processes, including interpretation, and application of results.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas.
• Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project.

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

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness 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, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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.