Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer with our team in Baltimore, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces for projects within Practice Areas such as: Critical Facilities, Sciences, Office Developers, Workplaces for Technology, Financial Services Firms and Professional Services Firms, Strategy, Cities and Urban Design and more
Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, lighting, and furniture specifications
Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings
Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
0-3 years of relevant experience with interior architecture and/or ground up building architectural experience (ideally both!)
Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Organization, communication and relationship management skills
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
For consideration, please submit resume and relevant work samples.
This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Baltimore office.
**The base salary range is estimated to be between $ $67,000–$74,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Please visit this section of our website to learn more about our approach to compensation: 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 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3-D visualization software
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is a plus
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.
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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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