Technical Designer - Junior

Gensler • Washington, DC

1d • $65 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Technical Designer with Gensler’s team in Washington DC you will support the design and delivery some of the most complex and impactful projects in the region. You will bring together design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking to deliver architecture that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work within a highly collaborative, client-focused culture that values design quality, resilience, and social purpose. This role offers the opportunity to apply informed, user-centered design to unlock solutions that are defining the next chapter of design through spaces that adapt, endure, and elevate the human experience. What You Will Do Collaborate with a team of Architects and Interior Designers that bring design dreams to life through innovative problem solving and design best practices Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces for a diversity of project types Develop drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other tools as needed Support all phases of the project from conceptual/schematic design through construction administration Support coordination with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program 0-3 years of relevant experience within a professional design firm Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred Experience in construction document preparation, construction administration, and field observation is preferred Proficient with Revit Proficiency with SketchUp, other 3D modeling software, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills Passion for design excellence and continuous learning LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new Technical Designer Junior team member in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office. The estimated base salary range for this position is $65-75k, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler. 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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. 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. 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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 0-3 years of relevant experience within a professional design firm
• Proficient with Revit
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Experience in construction document preparation, construction administration, and field observation is preferred
• Proficiency with SketchUp, other 3D modeling software, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred
• LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Architects and Interior Designers that bring design dreams to life through innovative problem solving and design best practices
• Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success
• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces for a diversity of project types
• Develop drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other tools as needed
• Support all phases of the project from conceptual/schematic design through construction administration
• Support coordination with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees