At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Were not just designers. Were tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether youre into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, theres something here for everyone.As the worlds 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.Gensler celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We support the Emiratization program and encourage applications from UAE nationals who meet the qualifications or show potential for growth. Employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs.This role is designed for professionals passionate about making an impact in the UAEs dynamic market, with opportunities for growth and progression.Your RoleWe are seeking a talented Interior Designer with a strong passion for design. As a junior Interior Designer, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design unique professional environments, providing design support for completion and execution of a variety of exciting hospitality and retail design projects.What You Will Do

• Contribute to all project phases: project strategy, test fits, schematic plans and conceptual designs for schematic design, refine design solutions for design development, collaborating with multiple disciplines.
• Produce graphic presentations, including 3D renderings, for client presentations.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction documents, including plans, elevations, details, and specifications.
• Assist in managing team and client communication.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to achieve project objectives.
• Contribute to our office and firm culture, initiatives, mentorship and talent development.
• Support the Principals to develop the client, contractor, and design team communications, developing and maintaining strong external and internal relationships.
• Participates in selection of FF&E color palettes & material presentations and generate specifications.
• Participate in exciting design and research projects and bring a new perspective to what we do for our clients.
• Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them.
• Study sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
• Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research.
• Engage in climate focused analysis and studies for each project.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in interior design or architecture
• 0-5 years experience of Design, through all stages of design and development.
• A good working knowledge of Revit is essential.
• Demonstrable presentation and client relations skills
• Excellent graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Excellent collaboration skills, good self-organization, and strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Has a good understanding of FF&E, color and material specification and development.
• Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
• LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA or other rating systems accreditation preferable.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals.
• Motivated to grow knowledge and experience in sustainability on a personal and a team level.

Your Design Technology QualificationsEssential

• Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• 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 and familiarity in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
• Basic understanding of the setting up of new models.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc

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 GenslerGensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to 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 peoples 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 firms 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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