Technical Designer – Senior

Your Role

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.

As a Technical Designer, you’ll lead and drive client projects from concept through build, ensuring that we deliver unparalleled architectural solutions. You will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop innovative and resilient learning environments, manage technical documentation, and provide creative direction.

What You Will Do

• Lead the creative efforts and develop overall design concepts and design presentation strategies

• Mentor and provide creative direction to design teams

• Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants

• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full construction documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants

• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials

• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges

• Produce design concept drawings and finished design presentation documentation

• Provide code expertise for the project and the team

• Maintain and write project manuals and specifications

• Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors

• Conduct Construction Administration duties, including documenting site visits, processing submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction

• Participate in business development and marketing efforts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited school

• 10+ years of project experience in architectural design, with recent experience in education projects preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office encouraged

• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

• LEED accreditation is preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; portfolios should include at least one project with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification

Life at Gensler  

Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. 

As a people-first organization, 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.