Technical Designer

At Gensler, we design for people. Weleverageour global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale.We’renot just designers.We’retinkers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bringnew ideasto solve challenging problems. Whetheryou’reinto sketchingnew ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets,there’ssomething here for everyone.

Our depth ofexpertisespans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whetherwe’rerefreshing aretailer’sbrand, planning a new urbandistrictor designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, moreresilientand more impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler 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, constructiondocumentsand production

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatoryagenciesand 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

• Professional degree in architecture or bachelor's degree in interior design

• 1-5 years of related project experience

• Proficiencyin modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Revit, Octane, 3dViz, 3ds MAX, and/or RhinoutilizingV-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

• Interior architecture experience a plus 

All applications must include a portfolio for full consideration.

Life at Gensler