Technical Designer – Government & Defense – Junior

Your Role  
  
Gensler DC’s Government practice is growing, and we are looking for a Technical Designer to join our team. We provide a wide range of services to our public sector clients (Federal, State and Local government) - from programming and strategic planning to design and implementation of spaces.

As a Gensler Technical Designer with our dynamic Washington, D.C.  team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate 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  

• Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules  
• Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones  
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, lighting, and furniture specifications  
• Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction  
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts  
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives  
• Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings  
• Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction  
• Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work   
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination  
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships  

Your Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program  
• 0-5 years of relevant experience with interior architecture and/or ground up building architectural experience (ideally both!)  
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software  
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus  
• Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus  
• Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials  
• Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas  
• Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development  
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction  
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment  
• Organization, communication and relationship management skills  
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview  

Please submit resume and portfolio for full consideration.

This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Washington, D.C. office.  

**The base salary range is estimated to be between $65-85k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Please visit this section of our website to learn more about our approach to compensation:  Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler  

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. 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.  

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