Technical Designer - Retail

About the role

At Gensler, we design for people. By combining our global perspective with local expertise, we innovate at every scale. We are more than designers; we are craftspeople, visionaries, and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our teams bring new ideas forward to solve complex challenges. Whether you are sketching new concepts, refining building strategies, or cultivating client relationships across global markets, there is a place for you here.

Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including aviation, transportation, education, hospitality, retail, and technology. Whether refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super‑tall building, our goal is to make everyday environments more inspiring, resilient, and impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with talented designers who help shape the future of the built environment. You will contribute to all phases of design, including concept development, construction documentation, and construction administration. We are looking for team members who pair creativity with strong technical expertise and who are committed to guiding clients as they evolve and grow their brands.

Within Gensler’s team in Charlotte, you will help deliver world‑class retail environments by integrating design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work with a multidisciplinary team from concept through completion to deliver quality project work as a steward of Gensler’s commitment to quality, innovation, and impact.

What You Will Do

• 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 drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other tools as needed
• 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
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program
• 3–6 years of relevant experience within a commercial design firm
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques preferred
• Experience with all phases of the design process from schematic design through construction administration, and field observation preferred
• Strong proficiency with Revit (required)
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape, or other 3D modeling software, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employee stock ownership
• Twice-annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes