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    Technical Designer - Chicago, United States - Gensler

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    Regular, Full time
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    Your Role

    As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. Your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding how to produce functionally beautiful designs. You will drive delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategy. Your work ethic,combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makesGensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

    What You Will Do

    • Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production
    • Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
    • Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings
    • Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
    • Participate in office culture and initiatives

    Your Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
    • 0-3 years of experience
    • Knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, and Rhino required
    • Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
    • Knowledge of InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, a plus
    • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
    • Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
    • A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
    • Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills
    • LEED accreditation a plus

    If interested, please submit your application materials online. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

    Life at Gensler

    Gensler is committed to . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

    As a people-first organization, 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.

    Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, 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.

    You may view our Pay Transparency Statement, your EEO rights under the law, and EEO is the law supplemental information on our website. Gensler shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

    Gensler endeavors to make accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

    Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email

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