Technical Designer - Junior

Your Role:
Gensler Chicago is looking for talented emerging architecture professionals seeking an opportunity in a variety of practice areas. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.

As a Junior Technical Designer, you’ll explore new ways of solving complex design problems, at both the conceptual level and in the technical realm, crafting solutions with integrated project teams. You are individually driven and have a desire to be part of a team. You understand the importance of every contribution within the project phases and are excited to do your part to make a difference at work and within the community.

Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and learning, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

• Work with project teams in all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and implementation.
• Collaborate with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.
• Develop and participate in internal and client presentations.
• Participate in the construction administration process ensuring the successful delivery of the design intent.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

• Organized, creative, collaborative, and independent with ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Proficiency in Revit required, and experience utilizing other digital design tools beyond Revit.
• Passion for sustainable practices and interest in working towards certification (LEED, Fit Well, etc.).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program.
• 0-5 years of related architecture project experience.
• Applications will not be considered without an uploaded portfolio/work samples in PDF form or linked to an online portfolio.

Salary
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Base salary estimated between $60,000-$70,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.

Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and biennial bonus opportunities. The firm offers reimbursement for professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.