Architectural / 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 an 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.  
  
We are looking for a Senior Architectural / Technical Designer to design mixed-use, workplace, residential, hospitality, education projects and more throughout the Southwest Region. We are collaborative and client focused, with a commitment to design experience, sustainability and social purpose.  

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

• Work closely with our project leadership and design team to develop architectural solutions from conceptual level through construction documentation  
• Resolve complex technical and design issues, providing guidance to the team  
• 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  
• 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  
• Review and manage project program and design deliverables  
• Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors  
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts  

Your Qualifications​

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited school  
• 15+ years of project experience in architectural design  
• Licensed Architect required
• 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    

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions 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, emplo