Technical Designer - Workplace Interiors - Mid Level

Gensler

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Adobe Acrobat, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Design, Customer Relations, Furniture, Interior Design, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Professional License, Reimbursement, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Schematics, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

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 inthe creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teamsfor workplace (office)projects from theinitialmarketing stages through construction administration

  • In collaboration with a team,contribute tooverall design concepts,storytellingand design presentation strategies

  • Participate in theselectionand presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting

  • Support generatingconcepts 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'sresiliencegoals

  • Build andmaintainclient relationships; interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external

  • Creatively align solutions to budgets

  • Integratenew technologyand tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accreditedprogram

  • 6-10years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors

  • Knowledge of the design process,from schematic design through construction administration

  • Experiencecontributing duringall phases of the design process

  • LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditationis preferred

  • Strong communicationand relationship management skills

  • Strongproficiencywith Revitisrequired;understandingofSketchUp, InDesign,Enscape, Photoshop, and Miro

Pleasesubmita portfolio ofrelevant work samples in PDF format along with yourresume.

**The estimated base salary range for this position is $73,000 - 85,000k, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation is contingent on location and relevant skills,qualificationsand experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and fullbenefitsofferings, 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 reflectour people'sdiverse 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 offera 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has beenestablishedbased 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.

About the Company

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Gensler

As architects, designers, planners and consultants, we partner with our clients on some 3,000 projects every year. These projects can be as small as a wine label or as large as a new urban district. With more than 3,500 professionals networked across 43 locations, we serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise withglobal perspective wherever new opportunities arise.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

Clients

We have more than 2,000 active clients—large and small, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit—a true cross-section of the global economy. We put ourselves in the world of our clients to see issues and challenges through their eyes. Our approach to individual projects is always viewed in the context of our clients' larger business plans and strategies, enabling us to add more value to their enterprises.

Everything we do is organized around providing the best possible service to our clients. As we've grown, we've expanded resources and diversified our expertise to provide a 24/7-platform for delivering client projects, regardless of size, complexity or location.

Leadership

Gensler uses a collaborative model of senior leadership. Our Board of Directors sets overall strategy and policy. Executive Directors Andy Cohen, David Gensler and Diane Hoskins run the firm, working with and through our Management Committee. Together, they direct and integrate our practices, offices, and design and delivery teams to serve our clients effectively on a global, 24/7 basis.

Behind each client is a worldwide network of architects, designers, planners and consultants led by 196 Principals in 43 locations, a firm with an international reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects.

Please view our 2013 Appointments website to meet our newest Gensler Principals, Senior Associates and Associates.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Architectural and Design Services
FOUNDED
1965
WEBSITE
http://www.gensler.com/