Technical Designer - Mid Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler’s San Francisco Office is seeking a Technical Designer specializing in corporate workplace interiors to join our team of design thinkers and doers. You will translate an architect's sketches into realized 2D/3D models, coordinate construction documents, and research artistic/technical issues as they arise.

You will collaborate with Design Directors, participate in all project phases, and mentor junior team members while advancing design solutions and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

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.
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts.

Skills

6+ years experience

Code & zoning knowledge

Construction doc prep

Adobe Creative Suite

LEED preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Job description

Your Role

Gensler’s San Francisco Office is seeking a Technical Designer specializing in corporate workplace interiors to join our team of design thinkers and doers. You will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• 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


• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program


• 6+ years of professional experience


• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques


• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation


• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)


• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software


• LEED accreditation preferred

Salary

• The base salary range will be estimated between $84,000 - $108,000 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.

• medical


• dental


• vision


• disability


• wellness programs


• flex spending


• paid holidays


• paid time off


• 401k


• profit sharing


• employee stock ownership


• 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. 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 Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and