Technical Designer - Junior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler Chicago's Lifestyle Studio is seeking a Junior Technical Designer to explore new approaches to solving complex design problems at both conceptual and technical levels. You will work with integrated project teams to craft solutions and contribute to the team's success in delivering design intent.

You are driven, eager to collaborate, and value learning as a core part of professional growth at Gensler, a firm committed to equity, resilience, and wellbeing through design.

Qualifications

• Organized, creative, collaborative, and independent with ability to work on multiple projects.
• 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 years of related architecture project experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Graphic visualization

Revit proficiency

Collaboration

Sustainability interest

Portfolio/comms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Other digital design tools

Job description

Your Role

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 for everyone.

Description

Your Role

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 for everyone.

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 years of 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

• 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.
• 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

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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