Technical Designer - Architecture - Junior

Gensler • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Your Role Gensler Phoenix is seeking a Technical Designer - Architecture with a minimum of 3-5 years 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 3-5 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 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 any questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process. 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. 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. 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. 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, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable 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 [email protected].

Requirements

• Professional degree in architecture
• 3-5 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
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees