Technical Designer - Workplace Interiors - Mid Level

Gensler • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding of how to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will drive the delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategies. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career. What You Will Do Participate in the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams for workplace (office) projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration I n collaboration with a team , contribute to overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting Support generating concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking Understand and support Gensler’s resilience goals Build and maintain client relationships; interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external Creatively align solutions to budgets Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.) Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program 6-10 years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors K nowledge of the design process, from schematic design through construction administration LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation is preferred Strong communication and relationship management skills Strong proficiency with Revit is ; u nderstanding of SketchUp, InDesign, Enscape , Photoshop, and Miro Please submit a portfolio of relevant work samples in PDF format along with your resume. The estimated base salary range for this position is $7 3,000 - 85 ,000 k , plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation is contingent on location and relevant skills, qualifications and experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler . Life at Gensler 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 Awareness 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 401 k, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program
• 6-10 years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors
• K nowledge of the design process, from schematic design through construction administration
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Strong proficiency with Revit is
• Understanding of SketchUp, InDesign, Enscape , Photoshop, and Miro
• Please submit a portfolio of relevant work samples in PDF format along with your resume

Nice To Haves

• LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams for workplace (office) projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration
• I n collaboration with a team , contribute to overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
• Support generating concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project
• Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking
• Understand and support Gensler’s resilience goals
• Build and maintain client relationships; interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external
• Creatively align solutions to budgets
• Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401 k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities
• Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• We reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level