Technical Designer - Junior at Gensler in San Jose, CA

TECHNICAL DESIGNER - JUNIOR Location: San Jose, CA, US Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative and creative design solutions throughout all phases of our projects. You will be successful because you can clearly communicate design ideas both two- and three-dimensionally. Your communication skills extend beyond graphics to both verbal and written forms, and your research techniques allow to you to quickly solve problems. can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise.  Your creativity, motivation, and work ethic, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.    What You Will Do  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an open, iterative design process to develop and refine design concepts  • Contribute to our design process across all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents • Coordinate design documents with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives   • Create graphic presentations, 3d models and renderings, and design drawings  • Research and specify materials, building systems, and products    Your Qualifications  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or equivalent  • 0 - 5 years of related project experience  • Proficiency in physical modeling, digital modeling, and visualization using Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and Enscape • Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)   • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices a plus; portfolios ideally include one project with this particular focus  • Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes  • LEED accreditation a plus  • Demonstrated progress on AXP and/or ARE exams • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills    For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.   *The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - $82,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.     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 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.