Technical Designer–Senior

Gensler; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and wellness programs

401k, profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler in Charlotte seeks a Senior Technical Designer to collaborate with design teams, shaping concepts from development through construction documentation and administration.

You will deliver world‑class retail environments by integrating design excellence with technical rigor, working with a multidisciplinary team from concept to completion.

Proficiency in Revit and 3D tools, plus a passion for sustainable practices, will drive project success and client satisfaction at Gensler.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• 10-15+ years of relevant experience within a commercial design firm.
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, and construction techniques is preferred.
• Experience with all phases of design from schematic design through construction administration, and field observation is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Revit is required.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape, or other 3D modeling software, and the Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Architects and Interior Designers to translate design concepts into technical documentation.
• Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members.
• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces for clients.
• Develop drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit and other tools.
• Support all phases of the design project from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives.
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, and maintain quality control.
• Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Collaboration

Design excellence

Sustainable building practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

At Gensler, we design for people. By combining our global perspective with localexpertise, we innovate at every scale. We are more than designers; we are craftspeople, visionaries, and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit , our teams bring new ideas forward to solve complex challenges. Whether you are sketching new concepts, refining building strategies, or cultivating client relationships across global markets, there is a place for you here.

Whether refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing asupertallbuilding, our goal is to make everyday environments more inspiring, resilient, and impactful.

Your Role

As a GenslerSenior Technical Designer, you will collaborate with talented designers who help shape the future of the built environment. You will contribute to all phases of design, including concept development, construction documentation, and construction administration. We are looking for team members who pair creativity with strong technical expertise and who are committed to guiding clients as they evolve and grow their brands.

Within Gensler’s team in Charlotte ,you will help deliverworld-classretail environments by integrating design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work with a multidisciplinary team from concept through completionto deliver quality project work as asteward of Gensler’s commitment to quality, innovation, and impact.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a team of Architects and Interior Designers that bring design dreams to lifethrough innovativeproblem solving and design best practices
• Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success
• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spacesfor our clients
• Develop drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other toolsas needed
• Support all phases of the design project from conceptual/schematic design through construction administration
• Support coordinationwithconsultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, andmaintainquality control during construction
• Utilize handdrawingsand 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecturefrom an accredited program
• 10-15+ years ofrelevantexperiencewithin a commercial design firm
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Experiencewith all phases of the design process from schematic design throughconstruction administration, andfield observation is preferred
• StrongproficiencywithRevit(required)
• ProficiencywithSketchUp, Enscape , orother 3D modeling software, and the Adobe CreativeSuite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) ispreferred
• Strongverbal and writtencommunication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience andsustainable building practices

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 Awareness 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. 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 Affir­ative 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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Area of Expertise: Retail & Consumer Experience

Area of Expertise: Retail & Consumer Experience

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Retail & Consumer Experience

Area of Expertise: Professional Services