Technical Designer, Junior

About the Role

Gensler Chicago’s Lifestyle Studio is seeking talented emerging architecture professionals for an opportunity in Architecture. As a Junior Technical Designer, you will explore new ways of solving complex design problems, at both the conceptual and technical levels, crafting solutions with integrated project teams. You are individually driven and eager to be part of a team, understanding the importance of every contribution within project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Organized, creative, collaborative, and independent with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.
• Experience utilizing digital design tools beyond Revit.
• Passion for sustainable practices and interest in working towards certification (LEED, FitWell, etc.).

Qualifications

• 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).