Architectural Designer - Critical Facilities - Junior

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

relationships

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

hether

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

As a Gensler Junior Architect, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. You will be successful in translating sketches and documents into realized 3D models and working drawings and

can research technical issues when they arise.

You display i

nnovative thinking balanced with

ability to present real-world technical solutions to

new design

challenges.

thrive with personal responsibility and accountability

and also

embody and embrace open communication and team-oriented success.

Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

Develop the design and delivery of the architectural and / or technical aspects of a project

Possess knowledge of architectural design principals, technical details, codes, and material characteristics

Participate in all project phases, with a primary focus on design development, construction documents and construction administration

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

objectives

Produce BIM models and construction drawings

Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions

Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them.

Study 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.

Engage in climate focused analysis and studies for each project.

Your Qualifications0-3

years of project experience in an architectural practice

Bachelor of Architecture or

equivalent.

Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building

structures

Effective communicator, collaborative and

team conscious

Ability to handle

difficult situations

with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

LEED, WELL,

Fitwel

or other rating systems accreditation preferable.

Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals.

Motivated to grow knowledge and experience in sustainability on a personal and a team level.

Proficiency

in REVIT,

Enscape

Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft office

Additional

software skills in Illustrator, Rhino

Grasshopper

are a plus

Your Design Technology Qualifications

EssentialBasic understanding and familiarity with Autodesk Revit for modelling and documentation.

Basic understanding and familiarity in Rhinoceros for design authoring.

DesirableBasic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context o

f integrated BIM and parametric workflows.

Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as,

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Revit, Rhino,

Applications we work withDesign Authoring - Revit, Rhino,

Autocad

NavisworksCollaboration - BIM360Computational Design - Grasshopper, DynamoBuilding Performance Simulation - Insight,

Sefaira

Diva, Ladybug toolsVisualisation –

Vray

Enscape

Twinmotion

3DSMaxGraphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office SuiteExperiential – Unreal Engine, UnityDevelopment

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 “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.