Designer – Architecture

Gensler

  • Software, Project and Program
  • Full time
  • 4 months ago
  • Oakland,CA
  • OnSite

Job Description


Your Role As a Gensler Designer, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative and creative design solutions throughout all phases of our projects. You will be successful because you can clearly communicate design ideas in both 2D and 3D methods. Your communication skills extend beyond graphics to both verbal and written form and your research techniques allow to you to quickly solve problems. Your creativity, motivation, and work ethic, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

  • Contribute to our architectural design process in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
  • Coordinate architectural design documents with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
  • Create graphic presentations, 3d models and renderings, and design drawings
  • Research and specify materials, building systems, and products

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or equivalent
  • 0 – 5 years of related architectural project experience
  • Proficiency in physical modeling and digital modeling using Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, and Revit
  • Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required; especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.
  • Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes
  • State licensure and LEED accreditation a plus
  • Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software
  • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.

  • The base salary will be estimated between $64,000 – $75,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed architectural Designer will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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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