Technical Designer - Junior

Gensler • Detroit, MI

4d

About The Position

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone! Our Detroit office has spent 30 years helping local clients shape neighborhoods and design meaningful spaces. We’re deeply committed to the city’s resurgence, working on mixed-use developments, historic building repositioning, retail projects, and community collaborations. With a strong focus on preserving Detroit’s past while envisioning its future, you’ll play a key role in shaping the city’s next chapter. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace, building transformation, aviation and transportation, education, hospitality, retail, technology, and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a mixed-use building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer in our Detroit office your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture minimum, Master of Architecture preferred
• 0-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proficient in Revit – required
• Proficient in Rhino – preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Knowledge of local building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
• Experience in and demonstrated commitment to sustainable building practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience with retail
• Experience with multi-site rollout
• Experience with client design coordination - preferred

Responsibilities

• Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of projects
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings – enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts
• Comfortability with interior design assignments that may include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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