Technical Designer

Your Role

As a Gensler Designer with our team in Washington, D.C., your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for our incredible clients. With you as part of the team, our designs have never been so engaging.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers to deliver project milestones
• Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
• Provide guidance, mentorship and training to teammates as needed

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
• 8+ years of relevant (interior architecture for workplaces) professional experience, ideally inclusive of all phases through construction administration
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D and other modeling software programs
• Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
• Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Enscape, Illustrator, InDesign, SPEXX a plus
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, 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
• Licensed/Registered Architect, NCARB, LEED GA or AP preferred

For consideration, please submit resume and a portfolio.

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

**The base salary range is estimated to be between $85K- $93K plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Please visit this section of our website to learn more about our approach to compensation:  Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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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