Technical Designer - Lifestyle - Junior

Gensler Technical Designer

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative and creative design solutions throughout all phases of our projects. You will be successful because you can clearly communicate design ideas in both 2D and 3D methods. Your communication skills extend beyond graphics to both verbal and written form and your research techniques allow you to quickly solve problems. Your creativity, motivation, and work ethic, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to our design process in all project phases, including programing, urban planning, conceptual designs, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration
• Create graphic presentations, 3D models and renderings, and design drawings
• Research and specify materials, building systems, and products
• Creative thinker with skills in programming, site planning, horizontal, and vertical design; experience in urban and interior design is a plus
• A curious, positive, resilient, and hardworking attitude
• Strong graphic and visualization skills, with the ability to generate clear diagrams and conceptual drawings
• Ability to communicate design ideas effectively, both verbally and graphically
• Rendering skills required; experience with AI-based rendering and animation tools is a plus
• Proficiency in 3D modeling with tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and Enscape

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Urban Design, or equivalent
• 0-5 years of related project experience
• Proficiency in physical modeling and digital modeling using Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, and Revit
• Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required; especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and/or Net Zero Building certification
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes
• State licensure and LEED accreditation a plus
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

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. 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.

*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 question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.