Sustainability Designer I
WATG and Wimberly Interiors, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, with more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. We specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design, applying a hospitality ethos from feasibility studies to finishing touches. WATG was founded in Honolulu in 1945, prioritizing community strength, self-reliance, sustainability, and long-term resilience. We design to respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of surroundings while delivering value for clients and communities. WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer I for our office in Los Angeles. This role requires in-person collaboration, with the option to work remotely only on Friday.
Role
The Sustainability Designer I demonstrates the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The role requires 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 establishes reduction measures 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 the firm’s climate action plan
Qualifications
Master’s degree 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 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 is desired 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: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year Job type: Full-time
WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, with more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. We specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design, applying a hospitality ethos from feasibility studies to finishing touches. WATG was founded in Honolulu in 1945, prioritizing community strength, self-reliance, sustainability, and long-term resilience. We design to respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of surroundings while delivering value for clients and communities. WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer I for our office in Los Angeles. This role requires in-person collaboration, with the option to work remotely only on Friday.
Role
The Sustainability Designer I demonstrates the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The role requires 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 establishes reduction measures 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 the firm’s climate action plan
Qualifications
Master’s degree 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 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 is desired 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: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year Job type: Full-time
WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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