Technical Designer - Workplace Interiors - Junior

About the role

Gensler is a global design firm that designs for people. We are known for our innovation and expertise in various scales of design. We are located in the heart of Silicon Valley and collaborate with leading companies and institutions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural solutions from conceptual level through construction documentation.
• Create compelling graphics and renderings that effectively communicate design intent, leveraging AI-assisted rendering tools.
• Analyze and refine design ideas through sketches, 3D models, and iterations based on initial concepts.
• Work closely with a Project Architect to develop detailed drawing sets and technical documents.
• Direct preparation of conceptual designs, space plans, presentations, and design development.
• Collaborate with the Design/Technical team and Project/Design Manager(s).
• Lead coordination with the client team, project manager, construction manager, and others to develop design deliverables and freehand sketches.
• Review and manage project programs and design deliverables.
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Drive project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them.
• Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers.
• Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
• Optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research.
• Lead climate-focused analysis and studies for each project.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or related field from an accredited school.
• 2-5 years of architectural project experience (core and shell).
• Proficiency in Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, Unreal, Stable Diffusion and FLUX-based generative AI workflows (via RunDiffusion or equivalent enterprise platform), Grasshopper, Climate Studio, and your pen highly preferred; AI tool experience must be demonstrated in submitted portfolio, not listed as awareness only.
• Outstanding graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Demonstrated AI fluency in an architectural workflow: portfolio must include at least one project where AI-assisted visualization, massing study, or design iteration played a documented role.
• Show the prompt, the output, and the judgment applied to it.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.
• Ability to learn, collaborate, and solve complex problems.

Benefits

The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $91,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Life at Gensler includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

Pay

The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $91,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Schedule

Not specified.