Designer - Architecture - Emerging Professional

Gensler; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonuses

Job summary

Gensler in Oakland, CA seeks a Designer to collaborate with our design team to develop innovative solutions across all project phases. You will translate ideas into two- and three-dimensional presentations and communicate clearly with clients and authorities.

An advanced architecture degree and 3–5 years of experience are preferred. Proficiency in Revit and Rhino is highly valued, with opportunities across workplace, education, or research projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Architecture preferred, with a rigorous design education.
• 3–5 years of relevant architecture and design experience, including mid- to large-scale projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm and with our clients.

Responsibilities

• Use creativity and design vision to development and implement constructible solutions.
• Create digital models and renderings, illustrative drawings, and other design exhibits.
• Author presentations for presentation to clients and civic planning authorities.
• Develop campus planning, conceptual building massing, space planning, and technical solutions.
• Contribute to our design process across all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Author exhibits for presentation of design concepts to clients, and for public presentation for jurisdictional approvals.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving

Graphic presentation skills

Collaboration with team and clients

Education

Advanced architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Build to Suit + Headquarters, Education, Sciences

Locations

Oakland, CA, US

Description

Your Role As a Gensler Designer , you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative and creative design solutions throughout all phases of our projects. You will be successful because you can clearly communicate design ideas both two- and three-dimensionally. Your communication skills extend beyond graphics to both verbal and written forms, You have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture, and a portfolio which demonstrates design as a problem-solving exercise. In our versatile studio, your opportunities may include design for workplace, education, or research environments.

What You Will Do

• Use creativity and design vision to development and implement constructible solutions.
• Create digital models and renderings, illustrative drawings, and other design exhibits.
• Author presentations for presentation to clients and civic planning authorities.
• Develop campus planning, conceptual building massing, space planning, and technical solutions.
• Contribute to our design process across all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Author exhibits for presentation of design concepts to clients, and for public presentation for jurisdictional approvals.

Your Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Architecture preferred, with a rigorous design education
• 3-5 years of relevant architecture and design experience, including mid- to large-scale projects
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Proficiency in Rhino is also highly valued
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm and with our clients

*The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - $82,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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Area of Expertise: Build to Suit + Headquarters

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Professional Services