Technical Designer - Interiors Architecture

Your Role 

As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. Working on a wide variety of project types including workplace, retail/financial services, commercial office buildings, amenities spaces, and repositioning projects. Your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding how to produce functionally beautiful designs.  You will drive the delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategy.

Our Oakland office has a thriving interiors architecture practice providing innovative solutions. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people in the spaces and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought-leading design solutions. 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, construction documents and construction administration 
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. 
• Produce BIM models and construction drawings; Oversee the creation and maintenance of the project manual and specifications with our in-house spec writing team. 
• Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions. 
• Actively lead smaller projects or co-lead a team on larger projects for successful delivery. 
• Co-manage construction meetings, team communication and consultant coordination. 

Your Qualifications  

• 10+ years of experience in an architecture design firm   
• Demonstrated proficiency in Revit required 
• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray is preferred 
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) 
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements 
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills 
• Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and in-process for state licensure 
• LEED Accredited Professional or in process preferred 
• Ability to work in person in the office 5 days a week 
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively and have the ability to take direction from senior designers / architects. 
• Clear verbal and written communication skills 
• General knowledge of the total project process including team management, schedule and budget  

**The base salary will be estimated between $96,000K– $117,000K plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant experience. 

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

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 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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