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Singapore, Singapore
Onsite
Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers 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.
What You Will Do
Participate in all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and implementation
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary internal teams, ensuring design intent and project objectives are carried out through all phases
Coordinate regularly with project team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and vendors to meet project goals and ensure alignment
Document coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
Resolve complex technical and design issues to produce thorough, constructible, and innovative solutions
Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks
Ensure delivery of documentation reflects design intent and top-tier technical quality
Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs
Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project
Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager
Prepare, coordinate, and manage submission drawings and documentation for local authorities in Singapore (URA, BCA, SCDF, etc.), supporting the Project Architects in ensuring compliance with architectural and interior design codes and authority approval processes
Contribute to office initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and learning programs to support team development and studio culture
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
3 - 5 years of related project experience
Proficiency in modeling using 3D software; Revit is preferred
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp
Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, is a plus
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key partners.
Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Greenmark 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.
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
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.
