Your Role
Gensler’s Columbus office is seeking talented emerging architecture professionals to join our team as Junior Technical Designers. We currently have two openings and are looking for candidates interested in either a Generalist Architecture role or a position focused on Critical Facilities.
Our Generalist Architecture role offers the opportunity to contribute across a diverse portfolio of project types, including Mixed Use, Education, Workplace, Healthcare and Hospitality. Alternatively, our Critical Facilities, Industrial and Life Sciences role is ideal for those interested in highly technical, complex project types such as data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing environment spaces, and high-performance computing environments This role also intersects with work in industrial and life sciences sectors, including advanced manufacturing, laboratories, healthcare, and aviation-related facilities.
Whether your passion lies in a broad range of architectural experiences or in the precision and complexity of mission-critical environments, Gensler Columbus provides a platform to grow your technical expertise and design impact.
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
Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university required
0-5 years of related project experience, with interest or background in Mixed-use, Healthcare, Education, and Workplace projects
Proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
Beginning knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
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
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**This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Columbus office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!
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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university
- 0-5 years of related project experience
- Proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
- Beginning knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
- Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
Gensler Insights
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
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