Urban Designer Cities
Found in: beBee S AE - 4 weeks ago
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
As a Gensler Urban Designer you will contribute and develop strong, creative and innovative design and planning concepts supporting a breadth of project activities that include programming and analysis, conceptual design, preliminary design, final design, and production of final deliverables and reports. You will work on projects of both urban design and architectural scale. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.
What you will do
You will be focused on master planning projects in the Middle East and Internationally, while also gaining exposure to a wide range of design experiences within our full portfolio of integrated disciplines: architecture, interiors, graphic/industrial design and consulting. Working closely with the Studio Director and design team to develop master plans, urban planning and landscaping solution for various types of project types. Working from concept design through to detailed design, producing CAD drawings, graphic presentations and design narratives to budget and schedule. Interaction and communication with clients and consultants during the design phase and at presentations. Collaborate with design teams, clients, consultants, community stakeholders and other parties to meet overall project objectives. Collaborate with the Urban Design team to develop and advance conceptual and schematic designs on urban design and master planning projects. Prepare graphic/narrative reports and presentations that communicate the design process, research, and concepts. Manage presentations and production of planning and urban design projects. Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination. Enhance and optimize designs using rapid and iterative simulation techniques. Act as a team member in coordinating and reviewing of work product. Interact through projects and other office wide initiatives with other studios and practice areas.
Your Qualifications Degree in Urban Design or Planning is essential, Master's qualification preferred. 2+ years' experience as an Urban Designer LEED qualification advantageous Relevant experience as an Urban Designer with proven background in creative collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, from concept through later stages Knowledge and passion for working on a variety of urban design & masterplanning projects across multiple sectors. A firm grasp of local and international codes is essential. Experience in parametric design application to master planning projects is essential GIS Mapping & database skills are preferred Creative initiator who brings curiosity, enthusiasm and a "can do" attitude Desire to develop strong leadership, management, and mentoring skills Passion for seeking innovative, sustainable and creative design solutions for ever challenging design propositions. Possess a high level of visual and verbal skill, and a high level of freehand and rendering skills. Ability for researching and analysing project specific data and information to underpin the design proposition. Be an advocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally and externally. Make sustainability an integral part of every project. Understand clients ESG goals and work with project teams towards achieving them. Good team spirit. Strong sense of personal responsibility and dedication to their work and the work of their team.
Your Design Technology Qualifications
Essential Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery. Good working knowledge and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring. Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
Desirable Basic understanding of the setting up of new BIM models. Basic understanding of the principles of multi-model collaboration. 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. Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project.
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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 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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