Technical Designer - Workplace

Gensler; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Profit sharing

Bonuses

License reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler Mumbai is seeking a Technical Designer to collaborate with design directors on workplace projects. You will contribute to a team that delivers innovative, design-excellence driven experiences.

The role requires strong Revit skills, deep BIM collaboration, and ability to lead design development and presentations to clients. You will mentor junior designers and help develop concepts through construction documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture required.
• 3-7 years of project experience with design and delivery.
• Proficiency in technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong Revit and 3D design software skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cohesive, design-driven solutions aligned with project briefs and codes.
• Guide junior designers and coordinate with Design Director teams.
• Develop schematic to construction documents and produce client presentations.
• Oversee design development package; ensure design intent in documents.
• Collaborate with BIM and technical teams to deliver accurate drawings.
• Develop space planning concepts and material palettes.
• Support business development and client presentations.

Skills

Technical design

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM360

Grasshopper

Dynamo

V-Ray

Enscape

Twinmotion

3DS Max

Unreal Engine

Unity

C#

Python

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking a Technical 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. 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 track record on these projects and ability to problem solve 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

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture
• 3-7 years of project experience
• 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

• 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.
• Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• We reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [e-mail].