Technical Designer - Workplace - Senior
Gensler, Seattle, WA, United States
Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding of how to produce functionally beautiful designs for our clients. You will help drive delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders and develop delivery and process improvement strategy. You have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovative project work.
What You Will Do
Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
Manage client, team and project communication and coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, plans, elevations, details and sections through to detailed construction drawings
Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
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
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Qualifications
Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred.
10+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background in the design and delivery of multiple building typologies of varying scale
Proficient in design modeling/visualization tools including but not limited to Revit, Rhino, Enscape; having experience with Excel and computational tools like grasshopper/dynamo is also a plus
Proficient in production software including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Suite, experience working with video/animation software such as After Effect and Premier is a plus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Outstanding graphic presentation skills
Ability to lead a team and develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key partners
Creative, original thinking and technically biased, demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio
Knowledge in sustainable design principles required
LEED, WELL, Fitwell, 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.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
Design Technology Qualifications Essential
Deep understanding and expertise in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery
Deep understanding and expertise in the strategic planning, setup of BIM projects, and troubleshooting, specifically in the context of Revit and allied workflows
Deep understanding and expertise with collaboration in the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection
Desirable
Good working knowledge and experience in Rhino for design authoring
Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project
Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows
Good knowledge and experience with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo
Good knowledge and experience with simulation principles and processes, including interpretation, and application of results. Familiarity with Performance Design applications such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, and Ladybug tools
Good knowledge and experience in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews
Licensure / Certification None required, though licensure in progress is welcomed
Application Materials For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.
The base salary range will be estimated between $90,000 - $131,000, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
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.
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What You Will Do
Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
Manage client, team and project communication and coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, plans, elevations, details and sections through to detailed construction drawings
Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
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
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Qualifications
Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred.
10+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background in the design and delivery of multiple building typologies of varying scale
Proficient in design modeling/visualization tools including but not limited to Revit, Rhino, Enscape; having experience with Excel and computational tools like grasshopper/dynamo is also a plus
Proficient in production software including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Suite, experience working with video/animation software such as After Effect and Premier is a plus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Outstanding graphic presentation skills
Ability to lead a team and develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key partners
Creative, original thinking and technically biased, demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio
Knowledge in sustainable design principles required
LEED, WELL, Fitwell, 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.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
Design Technology Qualifications Essential
Deep understanding and expertise in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery
Deep understanding and expertise in the strategic planning, setup of BIM projects, and troubleshooting, specifically in the context of Revit and allied workflows
Deep understanding and expertise with collaboration in the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection
Desirable
Good working knowledge and experience in Rhino for design authoring
Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project
Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows
Good knowledge and experience with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo
Good knowledge and experience with simulation principles and processes, including interpretation, and application of results. Familiarity with Performance Design applications such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, and Ladybug tools
Good knowledge and experience in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews
Licensure / Certification None required, though licensure in progress is welcomed
Application Materials For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.
The base salary range will be estimated between $90,000 - $131,000, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
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.
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