Technical Designer, Workplace Interiors (Mid Level)

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer to blend creativity with technical delivery for workplace interiors. You will drive project delivery, collaborate with office and regional leaders, and contribute to delivery strategies that produce functional, beautiful spaces.

You will participate in design concepts, FF&E selections, finish plans, and budgeting, while embracing new technologies like AR/VR and computational design to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• 6–10 years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors.
• Knowledge of the design process, from schematic design through construction administration.
• Experience contributing during all phases of the design process.
• LEED, Fitwel or WELL accreditation is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong proficiency with Revit is required; understanding of SketchUp, InDesign, Enscape, Photoshop, and Miro.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams for workplace projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration.
• In collaboration with a team, contribute to overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting.
• Support generating concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project.
• Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking.
• Understand and support Gensler’s resilience goals.
• Build and maintain client relationships; interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external.
• Creatively align solutions to budgets.
• Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Design process knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

InDesign

Enscape

Photoshop

Miro

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer to blend creativity with technical delivery for workplace interiors. You will drive project delivery, collaborate with office and regional leaders, and contribute to delivery strategies that produce functional, beautiful spaces.

You will participate in design concepts, FF&E selections, finish plans, and budgeting, while embracing new technologies like AR/VR and computational design to enhance outcomes.