Technical Designer - Workplace Interiors

Gensler; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Gensler in San Diego is seeking a Technical Designer focused on corporate interior environments to support design concepts and execution through construction documentation.

You will collaborate with the project team to resolve design issues, meet building codes, and ensure deadlines while delivering high-quality documentation and detailed drawings for construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design; corporate interiors experience preferred.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in interior architecture or interior design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on all phases of Corporate Workplace interiors projects from programming to construction administration.
• Ideate quickly using computational design tools.
• Direct technical coordination and documentation for construction.
• Collaborate with team on design planning, building tech and code compliance.
• Produce drawings and details meeting program requirements and design concepts.
• Conduct on-site observations and site reviews.
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitutions during construction.
• Interface with permitting officials during permitting and construction phases.
• Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination.
• Contribute to office activities and learning programs.

Skills

Interior design

Technical design

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Interior Architecture/Interior Design

7-10 years experience in Interior Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Posting Date: 10-13-2026

Time Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 9208

Areas of Expertise: Building Transformation + Adaptive Reuse

Job Category: Architecture

Education, Office Developers

Locations

San Diego, CA, US

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, focusing on commercial interior environments, you will provide design support for completion/execution of design concepts, prepare schematic, design development and construction documentation drawings, resolve design issues, analyze design options, and execute projects through construction administration.

You will be working with the team to complete assignments on schedule and with great quality to meet our clients' expectations. You will be expected to resolve technical/design issues to maintain progress and quality control and to communicate between the project team and consultants. You will be responsible to meet building codes and all necessary deadlines in order to fully meet client expectations.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on all phases of a Corporate Workplace oriented interiors projects, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development, construction documentation and construction administration
• Ability to ideate quickly through utilizing computational design tools
• Direct the technical coordination and documentation for construction of the project
• Collaborate with the team during the design, planning and development phases with building technology and code compliance expertise
• Produce drawings and details, which meet various and specific program requirements while also representing an overall design concept
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design, preferably with experience designing corporate interiors projects
• 7-10 years of professional experience with focus on Interior Architecture or Interior Design
• NCIDQ preferred but not required
• LEED accreditation encouraged
• Experience resolving technical and design issues
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact, grace and style
• Knowledge of California building codes, standards and building structures
• Understanding sustainable and universal design concepts.

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $90,000- $110,000 annually + bonuses + benefits

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 affirmative 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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