Gensler
Designs and delivers innovative architectural, planning, and consulting solutions across sectors.
Technical Designer - Workplace
Create sustainable architectural designs through all project phases, from concept to construction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer you will bring boundless creativity to the design of unique environments, contributing design knowledge from conception through to project completion across all design stages. You will be involved in every project phase—from programming and conceptual design to schematic design, design development, construction documents, and production. Collaboration with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and other vendors is essential to meet project objectives. Your work will include producing graphic presentations, 3‑D renderings, plans, elevations, details, and detailed construction drawings, as well as using hand‑rendering techniques to communicate concepts. You will support sustainability targets, study sustainable design strategies, and engage in climate‑focused analysis for each project. • Submit portfolio or work samples in PDF format as part of the application. • Utilize real‑time rendering and material creation within integrated BIM and parametric workflows. • Apply computational design tools such as Grasshopper and Dynamo for design development. • Conduct building performance simulations using Insight, Sefaira, Diva, or Ladybug tools. • Leverage visualization platforms Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, and 3DS Max for high‑quality renderings. • Employ experiential platforms Unreal Engine or Unity to create immersive design experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸real‑time rendering
- ▸computational design
- ▸performance simulation
- ▸visualization
- ▸immersive design
- ▸construction docs
What You Bring
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture (or equivalent) and 0‑2 years of experience, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication, and a compelling creative and technical portfolio. Proficiency in 2D/3D modelling software (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Octane, 3ds Max, V‑ray) and the Adobe Creative Suite is expected; familiarity with LEED, WELL, Fitwel, or LFA rating systems is a plus. Essential design‑technology skills include basic knowledge of Autodesk Revit for modelling and documentation, with desirable experience in Rhinoceros, interoperability workflows (AutoCAD, Navisworks), real‑time rendering, and parametric BIM processes. The technology stack used at Gensler spans Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Insight, Sefaira, Ladybug, V‑ray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DS Max, Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine, Unity, and programming in C++ and Python. • Demonstrate basic understanding of interoperability workflows between Revit, Rhino, and AutoCAD. • Show proficiency in programming languages C++ and Python for custom design solutions.
Requirements
- ▸revit
- ▸rhino
- ▸autocad
- ▸c++
- ▸python
- ▸bachelor
Benefits
Gensler offers a people‑first culture with internal design competitions, research grants, and wellness programs, alongside comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, profit sharing, bonuses, and tuition or license reimbursement. Professional development is viewed as a strategic investment, and the firm is committed to creating a better world through design.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time