Regional Design Technology Director (Architecture/Interior Design)

Chicago, IL, United States

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Placed at the heart of Gensler’s People + Process + Technology the Design Technology Community drives the firm’s digital transformation of our creative and project delivery practices throughout the globe. Our ultimate outcome is to co-create a design technology ecosystem that enables our practitioners to leverage the most advanced methodologies and technological solutions reaching a new level of creativity and delivering the most impactful designs to our clients. So, if you are a disruptive technologist that’s ready to change the world with big and influential ideas, we want you to join our growing and innovative team!

The Northcentral Regional Design Technology Director is a multifaceted role that provides regional technical leadership, strategic vision and deep tactical expertise in the design technology and digital project delivery space to our offices and projects teams within the region. Reporting directly to the Global Director of Design Technology and the Northcentral Regional Managing Principal , you will use your soft skills, relationship building and technical expertise to drive with confidence: process innovation, optimization and digital platforms implementation in partnership with your fellow global and regional design technology community. Ultimately, we believe that this role is a key contributor to delivering the highest value and best outcomes to our clients.

What You Will Do

Design Technology Process Innovation Creation and Implementation

Co-drive a brand and purpose for Design Technology within the region

Subject Matter Expert on Agile Digital Project Delivery to Project Teams

Project Technology Execution Plan development, implementation and support

Develop Model-Break-Down strategy, Co-Authoring and Collaboration for each project

Development, implementation and support of tools, templates and workflows

Reduce waste through Interoperability pipeline development for digital platforms

Transform smart-digital data-driven ideas into reality implemented on projects

Champion digital transformation and cultural-change throughout the region

Collaborate with Regional Design Technology leaders on requirements and priorities

Lead cultural, process-driven and technical training in Design Technology

Research emerging technologies and define use-cases for implementation on projects

Represent our firm through speaking engagements, hackathons and industry events

Lead software development for plug-ins and utilities with software development team

Partner with Design Synergies and design-practitioners throughout the region

Engage at firmwide level, collaborating with the design technology community

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent with 12+ years of experience in AEC/O space

Strong command of the Design Delivery process to fabrication / construction

Documented progressive growth and experience in leading / supporting Design Technology and innovative framework / workflows in project delivery

Articulate communicator with strong story-telling ability to push new innovative concepts and ideas in a highly creative culture

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to listen and drive consensus through relationship building and ability to win the trust of teammates and project teams

Expert in design authoring technology platforms in areas of implementation, practice and development for Autodesk Revit and Navisworks

Expert in implementing and supporting design collaboration platforms such as design authoring tools in a virtual environment, Panzura collaboration, C4R and AEC cloud-based products ( BIM 360, Field, Docs and NewForma )

Expert in computational design platforms and visual programming: Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo.

Expert in Simulation platforms that use Rhino / Grasshopper as a foundational 3D parametric engine to simulative technologies

Highly desired interoperability integration with a visualization pipeline and VR/AR hardware and software including VRay, 3DS Max and Endscape

*This role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Director of Design Technology in our incredible Chicago office .

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions 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, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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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About Us Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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