Architectural Designer

About the role

As an Architectural Designer with Gensler’s team in Raleigh, you will combine creativity, technical knowledge, and business skills to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will be an integral part of the design team, making architecture engaging and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural deliverables on projects, partnering with Design Directors and project teams across all phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and production.
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings.
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• 6–10+ years of experience as an architectural designer of ground‑up base buildings.
• Proficiency in Sketch‑Up and Revit.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Rhino.
• Willingness to engage with and utilize new design technologies and tools, including visual AI.
• Understanding of materials, construction techniques, and building codes.
• Strong grasp of the design process and ability to communicate design to teams and clients.
• Outstanding conceptual 3‑dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills.
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Registered/Licensed Architect (or on the path to licensure).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs.
• Flex spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) with profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and eligible tuition programs.
• Comprehensive well‑being initiatives such as curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, and “Well‑being Week.”