What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer - Retail (SC-Charlotte W1) position at Gensler?
Description
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 Charlotte team, 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
Your Qualifications
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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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 Charlotte team, 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 is preferred
- Experience with all phases of the design process from schematic design through construction administration, and field observation is preferred
- Strong proficiency with Revit (required)
- Proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape, or other 3D modeling software, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is 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
- Please include a portfolio of work samples and review the qualifications above to ensure alignment with this role.
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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.