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Your Role
Gensler’s Newport Beach Office is seeking a Technical Designer to join our team of design thinkers and doers. You will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program
5 - 10 years of professional experience
Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software
LEED accreditation preferred
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $85,000 – $125,000 annually + bonuses + benefits
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
Gensler Los Angeles, California, USA Office
500 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, United States, 90071
Gensler Newport Beach, California, USA Office
4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 100, Newport Beach, United States, 92660
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