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Gensler Minneapolis is looking for a talented, technically focused Technical Designer seeking an opportunity to take their career to the next step and grow within our firm. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
As a Technical Designer – Junior in our Minneapolis office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
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. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
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.
Gensler Minneapolis is looking for a talented, technically focused Technical Designer seeking an opportunity to take their career to the next step and grow within our firm. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
As a Technical Designer – Junior in our Minneapolis office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
- This position is based on-site in our Minneapolis office 5 days a week**
- Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and production
- 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 digital and/ or hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
- Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
- Coordination with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
- Assist with processing of submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs
- Contribute to the financial performance of project.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- 1-5 years of related experience
- Proficiency in modeling using 3D software; Revit is preferred
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper or Rhino, is a plus
- Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Collaborative and team-conscious
- State licensure or LEED accreditation (or in process) a plus
- Must include resume and work samples to be considered. Applicants without samples will not qualify for consideration.
- The base salary will be estimated between $60,000-$70,000 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
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. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
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.