Technical Designer - Junior

About the role

Your Role As a Technical Designer with Gensler’s team in Raleigh you will contribute to the design and delivery of impactful projects in the region. You will bring together design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking to deliver architecture that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work within a highly collaborative, client-focused culture that values design quality, resilience, and social purpose. This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new Technical Designer - Junior in our dynamic Raleigh office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Architects and Interior Designers that bring design dreams to life through innovative problem solving and design best practices
• Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success
• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces for our clients
• Develop rapid design iteration drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other routine use of tools such as Rhino
• Support all phases of the design project from conceptual/schematic design through construction administration
• Support coordination with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program
• 4-6 years of relevant experience within a commercial design firm
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Experience with all phases of the design process from schematic design through construction administration, and field observation is preferred
• Strong proficiency with Revit, Enscape, SketchUp and Rhino
• Proficiency with other 3D modeling software, AI visualization tools, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, in English, organization, and collaboration skills
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning with motivation and nimbleness to adapt to project-based needs
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices, LEED accreditation is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes