Design Director - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - Talent Pal

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    AtGensler we design for people. We leverage our global perspectiveand local presence to innovate at every scale. Were not justdesigners. Were tinkerers craftspeople visionaries innovators andthought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit ourpeople bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether youreinto sketching new ideas hacking a building or growing clientrelationships in global markets theres something here for everyone. Our depth ofexpertise spans disciplinesfrom aviation and transportation toeducation hospitality retail technology and more. At our core weembody an entrepreneurial spirit always looking ahead for new waysto innovate and add to our clients success. We share the beliefthat design has the power to transform organizations and changelives; whether were refreshing a retailers brand planning a newurban district or designing a super tall building. Our work reflects an enduringcommitment to sustainability and we believe that a diversity ofvoices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools forsecuring lasting competitive advantage. As the worlds largest designfirm Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus onsustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitmentto combat the impact on climate change in the built environmentwhen we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019.This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination ofall greenhouse gases from our work by Your Role As a Gensler Design Directorand a member of the studios leadership team you will collaboratewith talented colleagues to enhance Genslers culture for designexcellence elevate the quality of design and achieve recognitionfor our clients and the firm. You are a mix of strategic andcreative with the ability to create great form while embracingsound business strategy. Use your unique design perspective to leaddesign teams develop nextgeneration talent bring new approaches tothe design process and help our clients redesign whats possible. Design Directorslead the design of projects acting as stewards of Genslers mission.You will design for all of humanity driving a passionately curiousdesign culture to create solutions that are emotionally resonantand that positively impact peoples everyday experiences. You lookbeyond surpassing expectations to create transformational work forour clients our peers and our communities. You will act as an advocate andcommitted mentor for Genslers next generation of talent. You willadvance the understanding that design resilience is aresponsibility of every person at Gensler. You cultivate designexpertise with the desire to always learn grow and evolve. You willchampion our diversity and inclusion goals with respect to staffpartners and consultants. You will also build our talent pipelinethrough recruiting and outreach with local design communities anduniversities. Youdisplay an uncommon design talent with a personal brand and a clearpoint of view. You are a fearless integrator and advocate fordiverse points of view and expansive thinking. You will define aprojects creative foundation through storytelling merging goals andstrategies with a clear conceptual vision. You will be the climatechampion for the project establishing an impactful design directionto meet climate goals. You are a passionate advocate for our clients ensuringthat our designs respect cultural context and that the designvision exceeds goals and expectations. You foster a genuineaccountable relationship with the client becoming a trusted advisorand confident voice of design throughout the entire project andbeyond. In thisrole you will partner with other studio leadership and the designsynergy team to guide vision culture process and talentdevelopment. You will collaborate with your peers in designleadership and will be actively involved in designrelatedinitiatives. You will make design visible creating a forum for worksharing design dialogue and critique. You will engage studios andteams in inspirational knowledge sharing through explorations suchas pinups and design review sessions. As a leader in our firm youwill create work with a positive impact on local communities andwill lead efforts to engage with community outreach programmes andnonprofit organisations. You will participate in public speakingengagements and industry events articulating our thoughtleadership. You will strive to win awards and share our stories inpublications online and in other media outlets. What You Will Do
    • Lead the creative efforts on a variety ofclient projects developing overall design concepts and designpresentation strategies.
    • Develop and ownstrategic planning conceptual designs design development andproduction.
    • Review drawings mockups materialsand finish samples submitted by project contractors.
    • Collaborate on and deliver project solutions based onmarket expertise and deep understanding of client goals.
    • Maintain a strong communication platform and buildeffective business relationships with existing and newclients.
    • Act as the primary design interfacewith clients team members and a wide range of consultants andcollaborators.
    • Guide advise and mentor otherdesigners on projects developing design directions and leadingdesign critiques/forums.
    • Collaborate withpractice area leaders and colleagues to enhance Genslers culturefor design excellence elevate the quality of design and achieverecognition for clients and the firm.
    • Workclosely with office leadership to identify and recruit bestinclasstalent.
    • Participate in and help lead excitingresearch projects to bring a new perspective to what we do for ourclients.
    • Collaborate with team members andcolleagues to promote an interdisciplinary design approach andphilosophy.
    • Work with office and regionalleadership in business development efforts to grow our practice inthe region through expanding existing client relationshipsdeveloping new relationships and diversifying our lines ofwork.
    • Provide vision for proposals andstrategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
    • Assist in the development of Genslers design portfoliofor reference in pursuing new work.
    • Strengthen our market reputation through thought leadership and adifferentiated point of view.
    • Advance ourreputation through conference presentations authoring publicationsand active social media presence.
    • Be anadvocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally andexternally.
    • Make sustainability an integralpart of every project.
    • Define projectsustainability targets in collaboration with the client and theproject team at the start of each project.
    • Understand clients ESG goals and work with project teams towardsachieving them.
    • Support and encourage teammembers to pursue sustainability learning.
    • Contribute to office activities initiatives and learningprograms.
    Your Qualifications
    • Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited school ofdesign.
    • 15 years professional experienceincluding proven track record of contributing to the design ofhospitality interiors projects
    • Strongpersuasive communicator with excellent storytelling skills and theability to communicate complex design concepts toclients.
    • Proven track record of success inmaintaining and growing client relationships.
    • Strong graphic skills to communicate design ideas.
    • Leadership experience including managing clientexpectations multidisciplinary teams and meetingscope/schedule/budget.
    • Skilled at developinginspiring and motivating teams of people both internally andexternally along with a desire to mentor team members.
    • Experience leading design teams through all phases ofthe design process.
    • Knowledge of furniturefinishes materials and specifications.
    • Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
    • LEED WELL Fitwel LFA or other rating systemsaccreditation preferable.
    • Understand keyprinciples for leading and achieving net zero projects.
    • Capacity to drive sustainability focused discussionswith clients and teams.
    • Demonstratedcommitment to sustainability and sustainable building practicesrequired.
    • Previous experience in sustainabledesign projects preferred. At least one project of the candidateportfolio should showcase this focus. Especially built projectswith LEED Living Building Challenge WELL Building Standard Fitweland /or Net Zero Building certification.
    Your Design TechnologyQualifications Essential
    • Experience in managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopperskills.
    • Good knowledge and experience withcollaboration within the BIM context including cloudbased markupsconsultant coordination and clash detection.
    • Basic understanding and familiarity with realtime renderingprocesses and material creation & management within thecontext of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
    • Familiarity with the BIM project lifecycle throughdesign construction and operational phases.
    • Understanding of BIM deliverables and terminology incontracts.

    Desirable
    • Experience in establishing and managing BIMteams for project design and delivery.
    • Experience in managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopperskills.
    Applications we work with
    • Design Authoring Revit Rhino AutocadNavisworks
    • Collaboration BIM360
    • Computational Design Grasshopper Dynamo
    • Building Performance Simulation Insight Sefaira DivaLadybug tools
    • Visualisation Vray EnscapeTwinmotion 3DSMax
    • Graphics &Productivity Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Suite
    • Experiential Unreal Engine Unity
    • Development C# Python
    To be considered please submitportfolio and/or work samples in PDF format. Life at Gensler Gensler AsiaPacific and MiddleEast is committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with ourclients we strive to create a just and equitable future for ourcommunities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and arefocused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all. As a peoplefirstorganization we are as committed to enjoying life as we are todelivering bestinclass design. From internal design competitions toresearch grants to Wellbeing Week our offices reflect our peoplesdiverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balancedlife. Our comprehensive benefits include medical dental visiondisability and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing andtwice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firms commitmentto licensure and professional development Gensler offersreimbursement for certain professional licenses and associatedrenewals and exam fees. In addition we reimburse tuition forcertain eligible programs or classes. We view our professionaldevelopment programs as strategic investments in our future.
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