Technical Designer – Junior

Your Role

As a Technical Designer with Gensler’s team in Raleigh you will contribute to the design and delivery of 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.

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 our clients

Develop rapid design iteration drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other routine use of tools such as Rhino

Support all phases of the design project from conceptual/schematic design through construction administration

Support coordination with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program

4-6 years of relevant experience within a commercial design firm

Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred

Experience with all phases of the design process from schematic design through construction administration, and field observation is preferred

Strong proficiency with Revit, Enscape, SketchUp and Rhino

Proficiency with other 3D modeling software, AI visualization tools, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred

Strong verbal and written communication, in English, organization, and collaboration skills

Passion for design excellence and continuous learning with motivation and nimbleness to adapt to project-based needs

Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices, LEED accreditati on is a plus.

*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new Technical Designer - Junior in our dynamic Raleigh office.

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 Awareness 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.

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