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Gensler · 3 weeks ago

Design Technology - Computation Lead

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Gensler is a leading design firm focused on driving digital transformation in the architecture and construction industry. The Design Technology - Computation Lead will consult on design workflows, support a data-driven design community, and collaborate on machine learning initiatives to enhance project delivery and creativity.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Consult teams on design and delivery workflows utilizing multiple digital design technology and platforms on high performance projects

Support a fast-growing data-driven design community of practitioners in the region

Collaborate with the data team to develop, train and deploy ML algorithms leveraging a continuous flow of data from data-rich design authoring tools

Leverage the outcomes of trained data models to explore trends and define insights in alignment with business and client needs

Research opportunities and implement the integration of additional datasets such as geospatial data, proprietary data, and operational data

Research emerging technologies in the AEC space and make recommendations on build vs. buy strategies

Support R&D efforts for implementing data, ML and AI in the AEC practice

Participate in the convergence of multiple aspects of our overall digital strategy with data and insights generation in alignment with business goals

Educate staff to learn computational design software platforms, design process and design management focused energy, thermal and daylighting simulation

Document case studies to demonstrate the value of computational approach to high performance buildings

Qualification

Revit APIPythonMachine LearningData VisualizationArchitectural PracticeC#JavaScriptRevitDynamoRhinoGrasshopperGitAzureMicrosoft FabricREST APIRelationship ManagementLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture with proven equivalent professional experience in Applied Data, Data Engineering, or Data Analysis

5+ years of experience in a design or construction environment

Ability to work in a highly creative environment and collaborate on solutions to complex problems

Proficiency with Revit API, and at least one of Python, C#, or JavaScript

Proficiency with Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper with a focus on analysis workflows

Experience with various machine learning, LLMs & generative AI technologies, performance evaluation and creating end-to-end ML pipelines

Proficiency with Data Visualization Tools like PowerBI (DAX, Power Query, etc.) as well as tools for visualizing ML and GenAI

Experience with using Git + source control in a team environment

Ability to make clear, compelling visual presentations to present technical analyses to non-technical audiences

Experience in architectural practice with management experience in design and document production

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

Have strong abilities to connect new technology with the needs of architectural design

Must have architectural practice experience

Preferred

Experience with Azure, Microsoft Fabric and REST API are a plus

Licensed architect preferred

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

Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Company

Gensler

Glassdoor3.9

Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gensler.com

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