Technical Designer - Healthcare

Gensler•Oakland, CA

2d•$85,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and grow with talented designers shaping the future of our built environments. Working on a wide variety of project types, including workspace, healthcare, commercial office buildings, and repositioning. You will work on all phases of design, crafting concepts, and coordinating our designs from construction documentation to construction administration. You are passionate about design, are interested in the details, and have an appreciation for the nuances of furniture and finishes. Our Oakland office has a thriving interiors architecture practice providing innovative solutions. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people in the spaces and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought-leading design solutions. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect 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 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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. 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

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
5+ years of related project experience or internship experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm
Proficiency in Revit required
Proficient in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray a plus.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and in-process for state licensure
LEED Accredited Professional or in process
Ability to work in person in the office 5 days a week
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively and have the ability to take direction from senior designers/architects.
Clear verbal communication abilities and are detail-oriented.
Possess a visual communication style and are able to think and visualize in three dimensions

Responsibilities

Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
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 hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff
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
reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes