Technical Designer - Interior Architecture

Gensler • Chicago, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 8+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

Nice To Haves

• Licensed or registered architect preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• resume submission must be accompanied with a portfolio PDF

Responsibilities

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants etc.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittments, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.
• reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior