WATG
ABOUT WATG
WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.
Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, senior living, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.
Founded in Honolulu in 1945, the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability - which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.
WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer for our office in Los Angeles, CA.
ROLE
The Sustainability Designer must demonstrate the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The foundation of this team values evidence-based design, and the Sustainability Designer must demonstrate a firm grasp of passive and active design strategies, mechanical systems, climate knowledge, and materiality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.
JOB INFORMATION
Salary range: $70,000 - $95,000 per year
WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. In Summary: Sustainability Designer must demonstrate ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact . WATG is an employee-owned, 80-year-old, 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals . En Español: WATG es la empresa de diseño de hospitalidad y destino preeminente del mundo. Somos propiedad de empleados, 80 años jóvenes y hogar de más de 500 profesionales creativos que recorren el mundo ubicados remotamente y en nuestras oficinas en Atlantic City, California, Dallas, Nueva York, Honolulu, Londres, Singapur y Shanghái. Nuestro enfoque para el diseño aplica un espíritu de hospitalización al desarrollo de todas las formas y tamaños. Desde estudios iniciales de viabilidad hasta toques finales, operamos a nivel mundial como una práctica integrada y multidisciplinaria. Junto con nuestro estudio de diseños interiores, Wimberly Interiors, nos especializamos en hospitalidad, vivienda, entretenimiento + juegos, uso mixto urbano + medio ambiente, y diseño residencial de alta gama. Fundado en Honolulo en 1945, el enfoque de la comunidad de los diseñadores se centra en fortalecernos a largo plazo, sustentabilidad debe llevar a nuestros clientes a desarrollar soluciones científicas, lo cual sigue demostrando nuestra pasión por la capacidad de diseñar y construir espacios naturales. La base de este equipo valora el diseño basado en la evidencia, y el Diseñador de Sostenibilidad debe demostrar una sólida comprensión de las estrategias pasivas y activas de diseño, los sistemas mecánicos, el conocimiento climático y la materialidad. RESPONSABILIDADES Curar soluciones de proyectos de alto rendimiento para ayudar a descarbonizar el entorno construido para los equipos maestros de planificación, arquitectura, diseño interior y paisaje del WATG Asiste al director de sostenibilidad en grandes proyectos e iniciativas globales, como desarrollar un primer plan de acción climática de la empresa Conducir talleres de capacitación sobre sostenibilidad para fomentar las soluciones del diseño ambiental Supervisa los esfuerzos por rastrear y recopilar elementos vitales del desempeño del proyecto para informar a la plataforma de informes 2030 de AIA y RIBA. Rango de salario: $70,000 - $95,000 al año WATG es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades #LI-JH1 Empleadora con Iguales Oportunidad Este empleador debe notificar a todos los solicitantes sus derechos en virtud de las leyes federales del empleo. Para obtener más información, consulte el aviso Know Your Rights del Departamento de Trabajo .
WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.
Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, senior living, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.
Founded in Honolulu in 1945, the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability - which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.
WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer for our office in Los Angeles, CA.
ROLE
The Sustainability Designer must demonstrate the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The foundation of this team values evidence-based design, and the Sustainability Designer must demonstrate a firm grasp of passive and active design strategies, mechanical systems, climate knowledge, and materiality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Curates high-performance project solutions to help decarbonize the built environment for WATG's master planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape teams
- Simulates life cycle assessments to forecast carbon debt and establish reduction measures
- Conducts sustainability training workshops to foster environmental design solutions
- Oversees efforts to track and collect project performance vitals for reporting to the AIA's and RIBA's 2030 Reporting platform
- Leads efforts to develop in-house environmental design guides and workflow guides
- Assists the Director of Sustainability on large projects and global initiatives, such as developing the firm's first climate action plan
- Supports marketing and business development teams in developing winning proposals
- Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Building Science, or an equivalent field
- Professional license or certificates, such as LEED, WELL, or similar preferred
- Experience with LEED, WELL, or SITE certifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in architecture-related projects
- Familiarity with decarbonization strategies
- Familiarity with scope emissions inventory
- Familiarity with AIA's DDx Reporting (2030 Challenge)
- Ability to gather, analyze, iterate, and interpret information to advance high-performance architecture and sustainable master planning solutions
- Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Forma, Insight, IES iCD or similar environmental assessment software
- Proficiency in life cycle tools such as OneClick LCA and EC3
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD
- Intermediate to advanced Grasshopper or Dynamo scripting preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong graphics composition skills and familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to compose illustrations for client presentations
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively
- Ability to manage multiple project priorities
*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.
JOB INFORMATION
Salary range: $70,000 - $95,000 per year
WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-JH1
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. In Summary: Sustainability Designer must demonstrate ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact . WATG is an employee-owned, 80-year-old, 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals . En Español: WATG es la empresa de diseño de hospitalidad y destino preeminente del mundo. Somos propiedad de empleados, 80 años jóvenes y hogar de más de 500 profesionales creativos que recorren el mundo ubicados remotamente y en nuestras oficinas en Atlantic City, California, Dallas, Nueva York, Honolulu, Londres, Singapur y Shanghái. Nuestro enfoque para el diseño aplica un espíritu de hospitalización al desarrollo de todas las formas y tamaños. Desde estudios iniciales de viabilidad hasta toques finales, operamos a nivel mundial como una práctica integrada y multidisciplinaria. Junto con nuestro estudio de diseños interiores, Wimberly Interiors, nos especializamos en hospitalidad, vivienda, entretenimiento + juegos, uso mixto urbano + medio ambiente, y diseño residencial de alta gama. Fundado en Honolulo en 1945, el enfoque de la comunidad de los diseñadores se centra en fortalecernos a largo plazo, sustentabilidad debe llevar a nuestros clientes a desarrollar soluciones científicas, lo cual sigue demostrando nuestra pasión por la capacidad de diseñar y construir espacios naturales. La base de este equipo valora el diseño basado en la evidencia, y el Diseñador de Sostenibilidad debe demostrar una sólida comprensión de las estrategias pasivas y activas de diseño, los sistemas mecánicos, el conocimiento climático y la materialidad. RESPONSABILIDADES Curar soluciones de proyectos de alto rendimiento para ayudar a descarbonizar el entorno construido para los equipos maestros de planificación, arquitectura, diseño interior y paisaje del WATG Asiste al director de sostenibilidad en grandes proyectos e iniciativas globales, como desarrollar un primer plan de acción climática de la empresa Conducir talleres de capacitación sobre sostenibilidad para fomentar las soluciones del diseño ambiental Supervisa los esfuerzos por rastrear y recopilar elementos vitales del desempeño del proyecto para informar a la plataforma de informes 2030 de AIA y RIBA. Rango de salario: $70,000 - $95,000 al año WATG es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades #LI-JH1 Empleadora con Iguales Oportunidad Este empleador debe notificar a todos los solicitantes sus derechos en virtud de las leyes federales del empleo. Para obtener más información, consulte el aviso Know Your Rights del Departamento de Trabajo .