Technical Designer - Lifestyle (Retail & Hospitality) - Junior

Gensler • Oakland, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior-Level Gensler Technical Designer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on retail and hospitality projects and grow with talented designers shaping the future of our built environments. 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. The ideal candidate combines strong critical thinking skills, technical capability, and a collaborative approach to ensure projects are delivered with design integrity, precision, and efficiency. In this role, you will continue to build on your strengths in design and technical coordination while building strength in client and consultant engagement. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler’s Lifestyle Studio the perfect place to nurture your career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
• 0-5 years of related project experience or internship experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, SketchUp and/or Rhino, utilizing V-Ray is 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
• 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 can think and visualize in three dimensions

Nice To Haves

• LEED Accredited Professional or in process is preferred but not required

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
• reimbursement for tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

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