Technical Designer - Workplace Interiors

Gensler; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Profit sharing

Twice annual bonus

Job summary

Gensler in Mumbai, India, is seeking a Technical Designer to collaborate with Design Directors on exciting workplace projects. You will lead cohesive design solutions, guide junior designers, and ensure alignment with codes and client briefs.

You will work closely with the Design Manager to present schemes to clients and coordinate with the technical team to translate design intent into production documents. This role emphasizes collaboration and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture.
• 3-7 years of project experience.
• Proficiency creating technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Revit and other 3D design programs.
• Strong client relationship management and presentation skills.
• Motivated self-starter with strong communication.
• Fast learner in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative and team-focused.
• Ability to maintain and grow client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead towards cohesive, rational design solutions aligned with project briefs, legally and financially compliant.
• Guide the team on design in line with local/national codes.
• Mentor junior designers and reinforce team-based design approaches.
• Prepare and present design schemes and documents to clients with the Design Manager.
• Oversee design development package for production and ensure design intent is reflected in documents.
• Coordinate with Technical coordinator to translate design into documents.
• Develop concept, schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents.
• Select palettes and materials and develop specifications.
• Participate in business development and client-facing activities.
• Contribute to office activities and learning programs.

Skills

Design leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Autocad

Navisworks

BIM360

Grasshopper

Dynamo

V-Ray

Enscape

Twinmotion

3DS Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

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.

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

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
• 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.

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