Technical Designer - Healthcare

Gensler Technical Designer

As a Gensler Technical Designer specializing in healthcare design, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape environments that support patient care, clinical efficiency, and wellness outcomes. Working primarily on healthcare projects—including hospitals, outpatient facilities, and specialized treatment environments—you will contribute across all phases of design, from early concept through construction administration.

You bring a passion for evidence-based design, attention to detail, and an understanding of the complexities of healthcare environments, including planning, codes, and technical coordination. You are interested in how materials, systems, and design decisions impact patient experience, staff workflows, and long-term operational performance.

Our Philadelphia office has a thriving architecture and interiors practice delivering innovative healthcare solutions. Through our integrated, human-centered design approach, we create spaces that positively impact patients, caregivers, and the broader community. With a commitment to collaboration and mentorship, Gensler provides an ideal environment to grow your expertise in healthcare architecture.

What You Will Do

• Participate in all phases of healthcare projects, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Contribute to healthcare planning efforts, including clinical workflows, department adjacencies, and patient experience considerations
• Collaborate with design teams, clients, clinical stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to achieve project goals
• Develop and produce graphic presentations, 3D visualizations, and detailed construction drawings
• Apply knowledge of healthcare codes, standards, and guidelines (e.g., FGI Guidelines, ADA, local codes) in design and documentation
• Assist in coordinating technical detailing, including building systems, medical equipment integration, and interior architectural elements
• Work closely with senior architects and designers to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance
• Contribute to office culture, knowledge-sharing, and healthcare design initiatives

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture from an accredited university
• 3–5 years of professional experience, with a focus on healthcare, life sciences, or other complex technical project types
• Proficiency in Revit required, with experience producing detailed construction documents
• Experience with 2D/3D modeling and visualization tools such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds Max, SketchUp, or Rhino (V-Ray a plus)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of healthcare design standards, building codes, and accessibility requirements
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulations and agencies (e.g., FGI, DOH, Joint Commission) preferred
• Actively pursuing licensure (NCARB/AXP)
• LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable and resilient healthcare design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to think spatially and technically in three dimensions
• Commitment to in-office collaboration (5 days per week)

*This is not a remote position. This position is expected to be in our Philadelphia office full-time.

*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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.