Technical Designer - Mid Level - Toronto (Lifestyle)

Gensler; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in Toronto seeks a Technical Designer to blend creativity and technical expertise in delivering functionally beautiful spaces. You will produce detailed construction documentation in Revit and coordinate with the design team to ensure design intent.

With 5+ years of experience and proficiency in Enscape, Bluebeam Revu, and the Adobe Creative Suite, you will engage with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Professional experience with Revit.
• Proficiency in Enscape, Bluebeam Revu and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience on ground-up or transformation projects and knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Produce precise technical and contract documentation in Revit.
• Coordinate plans, specs, and materials with the project team.
• Participate in construction administration, site visits, and QA/QC.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, and regulators.
• Create 3D renderings (Enscape preferred) to communicate concepts.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer in our Toronto office your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.

What You Will Do

• Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
• 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
• Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings – Enscape preferred – to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture minimum, Master of Architecture preferred
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Professional experience working in Revit
• Proficient in Enscape, Bluebeam Revu, and Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience working on ground-up or building transformation projects
• Knowledge of local building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

Include work samples in PDF format.

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