Technical Designer - Junior

Gensler

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architects and interior designers to produce technical documentation and functional design solutions. Support all project phases from conceptual design through construction administration and quality control.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 0-3 years of relevant experience in a professional design firm. You are proficient with Revit and possess strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Revit

SketchUp

3D modeling software

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

building codes

zoning

construction techniques

LEED accreditation

WELL AP

Job Description

Your Role 

As a Technical Designer with Gensler’s team in Pittsburgh you will support the design and delivery some of the most complex and 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. This role offers the opportunity to apply informed, user-centered design to unlock solutions that are defining the next chapter of ​​design through spaces that adapt, endure, and elevate the human experience. 
 
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 a diversity of project types 

  • Develop drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other tools as needed 

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

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

  • Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction 

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

Your Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program 

  • 0-3 years of relevant experience within a professional design firm  

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

  • Experience in construction document preparation, construction administration, and field observation is preferred 

  • Proficient with Revit 

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

  • Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills 

  • Passion for design excellence and continuous learning 

  • LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred 

  • Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices 

*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new Technical Designer Junior team member in our dynamic Pittsburgh 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 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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Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. 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. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert
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