Technical Designer – Mid Level

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer- Hospitality, Retail and Entertainment in the Lifestyle 2 Studio, you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and 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

• Collaborate on design projects in the hospitality space, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation

• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)

• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues

• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination

• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction

• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples

• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school  

• 8+years of experience in the profession of architectural design 

• Experience within hospitality, retail and/or entertainment, or similarly complex projects preferred

• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required

• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial

• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants 

• Experience working directly with contractors 

• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues 

• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions

• Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done 

• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts 

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills 

• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification

*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

The base salary range is $80,000 to $102,000 commensurate with relevant experience. In addition, standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.