Technical Designer - Junior

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success. You're a fit for this role if you have experience/interest in construction documentation, are proficient in/have exposure to Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects and interior designers that bring design dreams to life. This is a good role for someone who enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Commercial Office Building, Education, or Government practice areas to name a few.
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning program

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school required
• 0-4 years of professional experience, including demonstrated success on commercial office building projects
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview

For consideration, please submit resume and relevant work samples. Submittals must include work samples for full consideration.

This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new team member in our incredible Charlotte office space.

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.

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