Technical Designer - Junior

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Gensler Chicago’s Lifestyle Studio is seeking a talented emerging architecture professional for a Junior Technical Designer role. You will join project teams across conceptual and technical phases, crafting integrated design solutions that advance client goals.

Ideal candidates are organized, creative, and collaborative with strong graphic and visualization skills. Proficiency in Revit is required, and a passion for sustainable practices with certification interests (LEED, FitWell, etc.) is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 0-5 years of related architecture project experience.
• Applications require uploaded portfolio/work samples (PDF or online).

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams through all design phases from concept to construction documents.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and vendors to meet project goals.
• Develop and participate in internal and client presentations.
• Support construction administration to ensure design intent delivery.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Skills

Organized

Creative

Collaborative

Independent

Graphic communication

Visualization skills

Revit proficiency

Sustainable design interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler Chicago’s Lifestyle Studio-is looking for talented emerging architecture professionals seeking an opportunity in Architecture. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing foreveryone.

As a Junior Technical Designer with Gensler, you’ll explore new ways of solving complex design problems, at both the conceptual level and in the technical realm, crafting solutions with integrated project teams. You are individually driven and have a desire to be part of a team. You understand the importance of every contribution within the project phases and are excited to do your part to make a difference at work and within the community. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and learning, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

Work with project teams in all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and implementation

Collaborate with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives

Develop and participate in internal and client presentations

Participate in the construction administration process ensuring the successful delivery of the design intent

Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

Organized, creative, collaborative, and independent with ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas

Proficiency in Revit required, and experience utilizing other digital design tools beyond Revit

Passion for sustainable practices and interest in working towards certification (LEED, FitWell, etc.)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program

0-5 yearsof related architecture project experience

Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio)

**The base salary will be estimated between $60,000-$70,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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