Architect

**Your Role** As a Gensler Architect, 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 will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class projects. 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** * Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals. * Coordination with the project team, client, vendors, contractors and consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.) * Resolve complex design and technical issues with the team to produce innovative, constructible solutions. * Ensure all work is carried out to the client’s requirements, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client. * Participate in pre-design tasks, including visioning sessions. * Formulate design presentation strategies and present design concepts to clients. * Produce graphic presentations, physical models 3D renderings to communicate design concepts. * Prepare full drawing sets in Revit. * Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project.Lea * d more junior members of staff: Motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office. * Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager. * Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships. * Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives. * 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. **Your Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; Master’s degree preferred. * 6+ years of professional experience. * Demonstrable work portfolio, preferably with experience in several practice areas. * Knowledge in sustainable design principles required. * LEED, WELL, Fitwel, 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. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of building codes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques. * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). * Proficient in Revit and other 3D modeling software. **Your Design Technology Qualifications** *Essential* * Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery. * Good working knowledge and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring. * Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc * Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows. *Desirable* * Basic understanding of the setting up of new BIM models. * Basic understanding of the principles of multi-model collaboration. * 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. * Basic understanding and familiarity with the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas. * Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project. *Applications we work with* * Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks * Collaboration - BIM360 * Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo * Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Lad