At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.
Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.
As the world’s 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.
Your Role
Gensler’s Middle East is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate Landscape Architect to join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialise in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of the built environment. You will work on a broad range of projects as part of a multidisciplinary professional group that includes landscape and urban designers, architects and interior designers.
What You Will Do
As a Landscape Architect, you are innovative and passionate, with amazing concept schemes, an understanding of technical delivery, with experience in the Middle East and Internationally. You can work independently or as part of a team and with other practices within the office. Be an advocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally and externally.
- Working closely with the Studio Director and design team to develop urban planning and landscaping solution for various types of projects.
- Develop, collaborate and present design concepts, ideas, and proposals to clients, consultants, and project teams.
- Participate in meetings with clients, consultants, and project teams.
- Conduct site visits, analyze sites, and develop design solutions that address site-specific challenges and opportunities.
- Develop detailed landscape drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Coordinate with contractors and other project stakeholders during the design and construction phases to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
- Inspire and promote collaboration across disciplines to spark innovation, motivate talent and support design experimentation across the office.
- 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.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
- 0-5 years of relevant architectural experience, with 1+ years of recent landscape experience.
- Strong design skills and a passion for creating innovative and sustainable design solutions.
- Experienced in using AutoCAD, Revit, and have solid 3D computer skills in Sketch-up, Rhino, or 3D Max. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with LandFX is highly desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices.
- Good understanding of local and international design standards and requirements
- High level of verbal, written and graphic communication skills including freehand sketching and variety of computer aided mediums.
- 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 Qualifications
Essential
- Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
- Good working knowledge and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
- Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the principles of multi-model collaboration.
- Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc
- Basic understanding and familiarity with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo.
- Basic understanding and familiarity with the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas.
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 Gensler
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 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 and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
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.