Job Description

Your Role

As a Technical Designer with Gensler’s team in Charlotte you will contribute to the design and delivery of impactful projects in the region. You will bring together design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking to deliver architecture that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work within a highly collaborative, client-focused culture that values design quality, resilience, and social purpose.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a team of Architects and Interior Designers that bring design dreams to life through innovative problem solving and design best practices
• Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success
• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces for our clients
• Develop drawings, details, and diagrams using Revit, and other tools as needed
• Support all phases of the design project from conceptual/schematic design through construction administration
• Support coordination with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Utilize hand drawings and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 3-6 years of relevant experience within a commercial design firm
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Experience with all phases of the design process from schematic design through construction administration, and field observation is preferred
• Strong proficiency with Revit
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape, or other 3D modeling software, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices

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.