Designer - Workplace

Gensler; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness program

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gensler is seeking an experienced Designer to join our Workplace team in Mumbai. You will collaborate with Design Directors on a range of workplace projects, leading design development and ensuring alignment with project briefs and codes.

You will mentor junior designers, guide technical detailing, and contribute to client presentations. The role emphasizes strong collaboration with a highly creative team, advanced Revit/CAD skills, and producing production-ready design packages for client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• 6+ years of project experience.
• Proficiency creating technical drawings and specifications that succinctly describe the work.
• Proficiency in Revit and other 3D computer design programs.
• Strong client relationship management and presentation skills.
• Excellent written + verbal communication and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead towards cohesive and rational design solutions aligned with the project brief and compliant with codes, technically and financially responsible.
• Guide the team to design in alignment with local and national codes.
• Mentor junior designers and reinforce teamwork in producing design projects.
• Present design schemes and documents to the client with the Design Manager.
• Oversee the design development package for production and ensure design intent in documents.
• Collaborate with the Technical coordinator to translate design into buildable documents.
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents.
• Participate in selecting palettes and material presentations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM360

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Unreal Engine

Unity

3DS Max

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking a Designer with a strong passion for design. In this position, you will collaborate with our Design Directors and design leadership on a variety of exciting workplace projects.

Description

We are seeking a Designer with a strong passion for design. In this position, you will collaborate with our Design Directors and design leadership on a variety of exciting workplace projects.

Your Role

As a member of the Workplace team, you will be a part of a team that creates impactful and memorable experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. Your successful record on these projects and ability to solve problems both individually and part of a team makes Gensler a perfect place to cultivate your career. This is a good role for someone who is technically proficient and enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

What You Will Do

• An integral part of the design team, leads towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible
• Based on a very good understanding of local and national codes, be able to guide the team to design in alignment with the requirements.
• Guides skill development of junior designers
• Contributes to and reinforces the “team effort” method of producing design projects
• Takes responsibility for implementing approved briefing approach
• Solves complex design problems through schematic design and design development
• Oversees the preparation of graphic materials for presentation to client
• Researches and recommends appropriate systems, materials and finishes
• Present design schemes and documents to the client with the Design Manager
• Oversees the design development package for production
• Works with Technical coordinator and technical team to ensure design intent is accurately interpreted in documents
• With Design Manager, liaises as necessary with client on issues of design
• Developing strategic planning, conceptual designs, design development, and production
• Perform design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents
• Provides design support for completion and execution of design projects
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
• Participates in selection of palettes & material presentations, and generate specifications
• Participation in business development effort
• Participate in exciting design and research projects and bring a new perspective to what we do for our clients
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Required

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture
• 6+ years of project experience
• Demonstrated project experience of multiple completed projects.
• Proficiency creating technical drawings and specifications that succinctly, thoroughly and accurately describe the work to be done
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and other 3D computer design programs
• Strong skills in client relationship management and presentation
• Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both individually and as a part of a project team
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent written + verbal communication and client relationship management skills
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships through successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

Essential

Your Design Technology Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• Experience in collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection.
• Deep understanding of Real-Time Visualization development within the context of BIM, specifically in the use of Escape/ other rendering mediums. Experience in creating FF&E schemes and developing them through detailed technical specification.

Desirable

• Working knowledge 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

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under appliccable regulatory laws.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.

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