Design Technology Lead
About The Position
The Design Technology Lead is a key role within Gensler's People + Process + Technology community, central to the firm's global digital transformation of creative and project delivery practices. The goal is to co-create a design technology ecosystem that enables Gensler to leverage advanced methodologies and technological solutions, enhancing creativity and delivering impactful designs. This position requires proficiency in BIM authoring and coordination software, primarily Revit, and will serve as the main point of contact for Design Teams across four Digital Design areas. The Digital Design Lead will mentor project teams on best practices throughout the project lifecycle and engage with all studio members to innovate how technology impacts daily processes and introduces new ways of working.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent, with 10-15 years of experience in design or construction practice
- Expert knowledge of and proven practical background in Autodesk Revit Architecture and related Building Information Modeling software
- Familiarity with other Design and Visualization applications such as Autodesk 360 (Cloud Rendering), Enscape, VRay, Navisworks, FormIt, etc.
- Familiarity with Computational Design applications such as Dynamo and Grasshopper, etc.
- Articulate communicator able to convey Digital Design concepts to all levels of design and delivery professionals
- An entrepreneurial spirit who embraces change and constantly seeks out new opportunities for creativity and innovation
- Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
- Demonstrated ability to develop learning material, deliver effective training and provide ongoing education and support to Revit project teams
- Punctual, able to adhere to deadlines, and have a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development for new Digital Design workflows
- Lead Digital Design training (new employee/continuing education)
- Coach and support studios and individuals
- Establish documented processes, procedures and workflows
- Manage project templates, model management and content development
- Support development and compliance with the approved BIM Execution and BIM Scope Plans
- Responsible for the development, coordination, publication, and verification that all necessary configurations required for seamless integration of design and construction model information have been implemented
- Aid teams in BIM management
- Lead teams in confirming that the four areas of Digital Design are used appropriately to test design requirements/criteria for functionality
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- wellness programs
- flex spending
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401k
- profit sharing
- employee stock ownership
- twice annual bonus opportunities
- reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
- professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
