Technical Designer - Retail - Junior

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, planning a lab or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, science environments to hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer in the Sciences Practice Area, it will be your job to work in a team of architects and designers to deliver the project. Leveraging your experience with life science projects and your technical acumen to drive client projects from concept design through the built project.

What You Will Do

• Ensure conformance with State and Local regulatory standards relating to laboratory or production spaces
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and all authorities having jurisdiction
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 0-2 years of experience in a commercial design firm; laboratory or science focused project experience preferred
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• Working knowledge of Lab Code Requirements, Lab Casework, Lab Planning Guidelines, and standard practices, building codes, standards, building construction, and building structure
• LEED accreditation preferred
• *The base salary range will be estimated between $67K-72K plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
• For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format. Paying attention to this detail tells us something about your ability to pay attention to details.
  
  

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 Awareness 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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.