Technical Designer: BIM & Retail/Hospitality Pro

Gensler; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) and profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonuses

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Mid‑Level Technical Designer to join our Bay Area Lifestyle Studio. You will collaborate across design phases, translating concepts into construction documents, while coordinating with clients, consultants and vendors.

Strong Revit skills and a background in retail or hospitality environments are preferred. You will contribute to design integrity and precision, mentoring peers and supporting client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a foreign equivalent.
• 5‑10 years of related project experience.
• Proficiency in Revit is required; experience in Retail, Hospitality, and other lifestyle environments preferred.
• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, 3D Viz, 3dsMAX, and/or Rhino. Utilizing V‑Ray is a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements.
• State licensure and LEED accreditation a plus.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production.
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a foreign equivalent

Tools

Revit

CAD

3D Viz

3ds MAX

Rhino

V‑Ray

SketchUp

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Grasshopper

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Mid‑Level Technical Designer to join our Bay Area Lifestyle Studio. You will collaborate across design phases, translating concepts into construction documents, while coordinating with clients, consultants and vendors.

Strong Revit skills and a background in retail or hospitality environments are preferred. You will contribute to design integrity and precision, mentoring peers and supporting client engagement.