What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Architecture - Junior position at Gensler?
Your Role
Gensler Los Angeles is seeking Junior Designers with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience. We are looking for someone who thinks critically, approaches work with tenacity and consistency, and can develop work in a group or independently. You will, collaborate with project leaders and develop materials for project delivery and client presentations.
What You Will Do
- Work with Project Leadership and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production
- Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
- Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings
- Assist, team communication and consultant coordination
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Your Qualifications
- Professional degree in architecture
- 1 - 5 years of related project experience
- Knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, Rhino preferred
- Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Knowledge of InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, a plus
- Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include 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.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
**The base salary will be estimated between $70,000 - $80,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
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