Technical Designer – Junior

Your Role 

As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. Your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding how to produce functionally beautiful designs.  You will drive delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategy. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. 

What You Will Do

• Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production

• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions

• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings

• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school 

• 0-2 years of related project experience

• Knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, Rhino preferred

• Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas

• Knowledge of InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, a plus

• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly

• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

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

• LEED accreditation a plus  

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices

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.