Technical Designer - Junior

Gensler • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Your Role Gensler Minneapolis is looking for a talented, technically focused Technical Designer seeking an opportunity to take their career to the next step and grow within our firm. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. As a Technical Designer – Junior in our Minneapolis office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. 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. This position is based on-site in our Minneapolis office 5 days a week What You Will Do Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and production 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 digital and/ or hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.) Coordination with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants Assist with processing of submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs Contribute to the financial performance of project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 1-5 years of related experience
• Proficiency in modeling using 3D software; Revit is preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper or Rhino, is a plus
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Must include resume and work samples to be considered. Applicants without samples will not qualify for consideration. Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio)

Nice To Haves

• State licensure or LEED accreditation (or in process) a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and production
• 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 digital and/ or hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Coordination with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Assist with processing of submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs
• Contribute to the financial performance of project.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities
• Gensler offers 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: 1,001-5,000 employees