Your Role
Gensler’s Houston Office is seeking a Technical Designer to join our Life Sciences team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of science and technical spaces. You will understand Science “from the inside” and believe that the planning and design of labs and other technical spaces can make a difference. As a Technical Designer, you will have experience with pre-design, programming & laboratory planning and knowledge of specialty architectural environments. You are a subject matter expert on the design and documentation of medium to large lab projects – which may include research and clinical labs, vivaria or other technical lab types.
For more information about our Science Facilities practice, visit us here:
https://www.gensler.com/expertise/sciences
What You Will Do
Assist in developing the strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work; This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated into a Revit based set of construction documents
Technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and well executed
Assists in planning, making adaptations and modifications to complete the working drawings
Receives mentorship and professional development across all platforms
Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions and independently performs assignments
Responsible for communication verbally or in writing with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary
Works collaboratively with the Project Leadership Team (i.e. Project Designer, Project Architect, Project Manager, Consultants, and Principal in Charge)
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
5+ years of professional experience, including experience with Science Facilities projects
Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software
LEED accreditation preferred
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
This is not a hybrid or remote position. If you’re open to relocating to the Houston, Texas area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!
Life at Gensler
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Knowledge of building codes, zoning and construction techniques
- Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp
- LEED accreditation preferred
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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