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Our San Jose studio has a thriving interiors and architectural practice focusing on a wide variety of project types including workplace, commercial office buildings, retail, repositioning and education. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Your Role
As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. Your job is to combine your passion for design, creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding of how to produce functionally beautiful designs. Your work ethic and collaborative approach help nurture your career at Gensler.
What You Will Do
- Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration
- Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
- Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
- Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
- Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
- 2-5 years of related project experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm
- Proficiency in Revit required
- Outstanding visualization & modeling capabilities using 3D software, such as Enscape, 3ds MAX, SketchUp and/or Rhino with V-Ray a plus
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
- Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and in-process for state licensure
- LEED Accredited Professional or in process
- Ability to work in person in the office 5 days a week
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate, and take direction from senior designers/architects
- Clear verbal communication abilities and strong interpersonal skills
- Visual communication skills and ability to think and visualize in three dimensions
- Salary: base salary estimated between $75,000 - $95,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on experience
Life at Gensler
We are committed to enjoying life as we deliver best-in-class design. Our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests, with programs like wellness initiatives and design competitions. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and time off, 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. We also support licensure reimbursement and tuition assistance as part of professional development.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management, Art/Creative, and Design
Industries: Architecture and Planning and Design Services
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