Architectural Designer (SC-Raleigh

Description Your Role

As an Architectural Designer with Gensler’s team in Raleigh, your job is to combine creativity, technical knowledge and business skills to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.

• Lead architectural deliverables on projects, partnering with Design Directors and project teams for 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
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• 6-10+ years of experience as an architectural designer of ground up base buildings
• Must be proficient in Sketch-up and Revit
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino
• A willingness to engage with, and utilize, new design technologies and tools, including visual AI
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes
• Strong knowledge of the design process and successfully communicating design to teams and clients
• Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
• Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are on the path to licensure, feel free to contact St to determine whether there may be another role that is of interest)

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affintive Action employer of choice. 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 and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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