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Technical Designer
| Company | Gensler |
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| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $88712 – $88712 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Must have a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus two (2) years of design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship)
- In the alternative, a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) is acceptable
- Two (2) years of the five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) must include experience with all of the following:
- Translating an architect’s sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, parametric design software, 2D/3D software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Miro, SketchUp, InDesign, 3ds MAX, Bluebeam Revu, Rhino, and Enscape
- Preparing full Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document sets in AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Utilizing site surveys, design sketches, and other inputs to prepare digital architectural models using Revit and/or CAD based on BIM development standards
- Producing high quality renderings, site plans, sections, elevations, and construction details for residential clients
- Developing the schematic design of the core and shell of a building, including the lobby, exterior skin system, parking layouts, building cores
- Commercial office buildings of size and scale that require Type I, II, & III construction with corresponding life-safety requirements
- Performing environmental analysis to understand the daylighting and lighting required for space planning
- Facilitating project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, audio/visual, acoustics, landscape, civil consultants, and working directly with other consultants and/or contractors.
Responsibilities
- Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements, and plan layouts of architectural projects
- Prepare information regarding design, product specifications, and materials used
- Perform predesign services, such as feasibility studies
- Collaborate and communicate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors and regulatory agencies to resolve complex technical and design issues to meet overall project objectives
- Ensure builder compliance with design specifications, and advise on design corrections
- Establish design standards, space planning, and programming based on clients’ functional and spatial requirements while meeting conceptual design goals
- Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design (graphic presentations, physical models, 2D/3D renderings), design development, construction documents and production for core and shell architecture projects.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
