Technical Designer - Mid Level
About The Position
As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary team shaping the future of the built environment. You’ll work across a wide range of project types, including corporate workplace environments, commercial office buildings, and repositioning projects, as well as a growing portfolio in education and mission‑critical facilities. In this role, you’ll contribute throughout all phases of design—from developing concepts to coordinating construction documentation and supporting construction administration. You bring a passion for design, a strong interest in technical detail, and an appreciation for the nuances of furniture, finishes, and materiality. Gensler’s San Jose studio supports a vibrant architectural and interiors practice, delivering innovative, climate‑responsive design solutions across a broad spectrum of projects. Our work includes build‑to‑suit workplace environments, higher education facilities, and data center projects. From large‑scale, complex academic campuses to targeted repositioning efforts for developers, we apply an integrated, inside‑out design approach that enhances both user experience and community impact. Our thought‑leading solutions are driven by collaboration, sustainability, and a commitment to creating meaningful, lasting change.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
- 5-10 years of related project experience or internship experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm
- Proficiency in Revit required
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
- 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
- Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray a plus.
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
- reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
