Technical Designer - Senior Living - Junior

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. 
 
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. 
 
Your Role 

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of projects. You will be successful because you know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, while addressing artistic and/or technical issues as they arise. Your work ethic, along with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the ideal place to nurture your career in this dynamic field. 

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 Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited school 

• 3-6 years of related architecture or interior design experience; senior living project experience preferred, but not required 

• Interest in architecture for senior living projects is required 

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

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

• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements 

• State licensure and LEED accreditation are a plus but not required 

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

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.  

*The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - $82,000 annually, 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 to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. 

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