Designer – Architecture – Junior
About The Position
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. 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- wellness programs
- flex spending
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401k
- profit sharing
- employee stock ownership
- twice annual bonus opportunities
- reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
