Technical Designer - Lifestyle - Junior

Your Role 

As a Gensler architectural Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise.  Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. 

What You Will Do 

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production 

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives   

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

• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts 

Your Qualifications 

•  Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture or foreign equivalent 

• 0-3+ years of related project experience 

• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Revit, Octane, 3dViz, 3ds MAX, and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray 

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp 

• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements 

• State licensure and LEED accreditation a plus 

• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus 

Portfolios or work samples must be included to be considered  

*This is not a remote or hybrid position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the Washington DC area upon acceptance. 

**The compensation range for this position in Washington, DC is estimated between $65k-$72k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 

Life at Gensler 

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. 

We encourage our employees 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. 

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