Architectural Designer

2週間前

Tokyo Gensler Full time

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; whether 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

Manage, organize and coordinate with design team members to complete architectural projects, responsible for design development of projects from concept to construction documentation stages of work. Ensuring that production of design documents is in concert with the design intent. Resolve complex technical/design issues and provides guidance to team. Coordinate activity and communicate between design team and other disciplines. Comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles and practices locally and in the region.

What You Will Do

  • Work closely with Design Director, Studio Director, Design Manager, Design team to develop architectural solutions from conceptual level through construction documentation
  • Direct preparation of conceptual designs, space plans, presentations, design development
  • Coordinate with Design/Technical team and Project/Design Manager(s)
  • Coordinate with client team, project manager, construction manager and others to develop design deliverables, reports, construction documents, freehand sketches, responses to RFIs and queries
  • Responsible for coordination and quality control of design and construction documents
  • Review and manage project program and design deliverables
  • Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
  • 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.

    • Your Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale including data center related projects.
  • Proficient in design modeling/visualization tools including but not limited to Revit, Rhino, Enscape; having experience with Excel and computational tools like grasshopper/dynamo is also a plus.
  • Proficient in production software including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Suite, experience working with video/animation software such as After Effect and Premier is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
  • Creative, original thinking and technically biased, demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio.
  • Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
  • 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.
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key partners.
  • Fluent in Japanese and English both in verbal and writing

    • Your Design Technology Qualifications

    Essential:

  • Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
  • Good knowledge and experience with the strategic planning, and setup of BIM projects.
  • Good knowledge and experience with collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection.
  • Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project.

    • Desirable:

  • Basic understanding and familiarity in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
  • Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
  • Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc.
  • 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.

    • 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

    • 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 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 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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