Aviation Design Specialist

Gensler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer with a passion for Aviation to join our Cities Studio in Seattle and San Francisco. The role blends creative design with rigorous technical delivery to create functional, beautiful spaces for clients.

You will collaborate with large design-build teams, manage coordination across disciplines, and contribute to projects from concept through documentation and construction. A strong portfolio in aviation and sustainability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 6+ years of experience, aviation project experience preferred.
• Must be passionate about Aviation projects.
• Must have an open and collaborative approach to problem solving and a willingness to listen and learn from others.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Must have a working fluency in Revit, including detailing and documentation.
• Working on large teams with multiple models/workflows.
• Working knowledge of local building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
• Experience working on large project teams, interest in alternative delivery methods.
• Ability to own the entirety of an issue from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability with LEED/Well/Net Zero focus.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on large progressive design-build aviation teams.
• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants etc.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Coordinate with Project Leads to supervise design and technical delivery.
• Work with project management to execute plans for all segments within large projects.
• Operate independently on a wide range of large, complex projects.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced team members.
• Maintain project manual and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, submittals, substitutions, and RFIs during construction.

Skills

Aviation focus

Open collaboration

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer with a passion for Aviation to join our Cities Studio in Seattle and San Francisco. The role blends creative design with rigorous technical delivery to create functional, beautiful spaces for clients.

You will collaborate with large design-build teams, manage coordination across disciplines, and contribute to projects from concept through documentation and construction. A strong portfolio in aviation and sustainability is preferred.