Designer - Senior

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationship in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Your Role
 

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Designer for Large Scale Mixed Use (commercial/residential led developments with retail/hospitality).

As a Gensler Senior Designer, 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 demonstrate innovative thinking, and are a recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. 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

• Ideate in collaboration with the Design Director and the whole team to create innovative designs in response to complex challenges

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives

• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings

• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious.

• Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members

• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Your Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree Architecture, or foreign equivalent

• 10+ years of related project experience, preferably in commercial-led and residential-led mixed use, but also across various practice areas.

• Registered Architect.

• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes

• LEED accreditation a plus

Your 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 Rhinoceros for design authoring. 

• Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project. 

• Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows. 

• 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. 

Desirable:

• Good knowledge and experience with the strategic planning, and setup of BIM projects. 

• Good knowledge and experience with collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection. 

• 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. 

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

*To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format* 

Life at Gensler

Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all.

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.