Technical Designer - Junior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

401(k)

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler in Oakland is seeking a Technical Designer to collaborate with their design team in developing innovative design solutions. In this role, you will contribute across all project phases, coordinate design documents, and create 3D models and graphic presentations. A Bachelor's degree in Architecture and up to 5 years of project experience are required, along with proficiency in Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.

The position offers a competitive salary between $75,000 - $82,000 annually, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 0 - 5 years of related project experience.
• Commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes.
• LEED accreditation a plus.
• Demonstrated progress on AXP and/or ARE exams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop design concepts.
• Contribute across all project phases, including conceptual and detailed design.
• Coordinate design documents with various stakeholders.
• Create graphic presentations and 3D models.
• Research and specify materials and building systems.

Skills

Proficiency in physical modeling

Digital modeling

Visualization using Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Enscape

Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent graphic communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Enscape

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical 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 form, and your research techniques allow you to quickly solve problems. You can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your creativity, motivation, and work ethic, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an open, iterative design process to develop and refine design concepts.

• Contribute to our design process across all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

• Coordinate design documents with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.

• Create graphic presentations, 3D models and renderings, and design drawings.

• Research and specify materials, building systems, and products.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, or equivalent.

• 0 - 5 years of related project experience.

• Proficiency in physical modeling, digital modeling, and visualization using Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and Enscape.

• Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices a plus; portfolios ideally include one project with this particular focus.

• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes.

• LEED accreditation a plus.

• Demonstrated progress on AXP and/or ARE exams.

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.

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

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k), 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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.