Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Mid Level

Your Role

Gensler’s San Jose office is looking for a Technical Designer to join our Critical Facilities team. The ideal candidate will be adept in the design and technical elements of project delivery and production, leveraging their technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build.

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
• 5+ years of related project experience or internship experience at commercial interior design or architecture firm
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up, and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray (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 (plus)
• LEED Accredited Professional or in process (plus)
• Ability to work in person in the office 5 days a week
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively, and have the ability to take direction from senior designers/architects
• Clear verbal communication abilities and are detail oriented
• Possess a visual communication style and are able to think and visualize in three dimensions

Learn More About Our San Jose, CA Team

Learn about our San Jose, CA team

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a portfolio in PDF format, as well as a cover letter that outlines your design inspiration and passion, why you want to work at Gensler, and design tools that you use and how you apply them. Candidates with or without professional licensure are encouraged to apply.

Compensation, Responsibilities, and Title Calibration

The base salary will be estimated between $85,000 - $105,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.