Technical Designer - Mid Level

Gensler•San Jose, CA

1d•$84,000 - $108,000•Onsite

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. 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.

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
tuition for certain eligible programs or classes