Technical Designer – Workplace – Junior

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Newport Beach, CA
68K-75K Annually
Junior
Consulting • Design
The Role
As a Technical Designer, you will develop design solutions, create presentations and construction drawings, and collaborate with architects to ensure project delivery and client satisfaction.
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Your Role  

As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. Your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding how to produce functionally beautiful designs.  You will drive delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategy. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.  
 

What You Will Do 

  • Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production 

  • Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions 

  • Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings 

  • Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination 

  • Participate in office culture and initiatives 

 

Your Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interiors from an accredited school   

  • 0-3 years of experience 

  • Knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, and Rhino required 

  • Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas 

  • Knowledge of InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, a plus 

  • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development 

  • Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly 

  • A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment 

  • Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills 

  • LEED accreditation a plus   

 

 *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $68,000 – $75,000 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 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. 

Top Skills

Adobe Suite
Grasshopper
Indesign
Parametric Modeling
Revit
Rhino
Sketchup
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
7,309 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.

Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.

We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.

Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.

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