Job Description
Mid-level Architectural Designer
Location: San Jose, CA, US
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 6 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-13817
Your Role
As a Mid-level Architectural Designer, you will work in an architecture studio on large, high-end, and custom design projects, providing design leadership by giving clients excellent service both on design and delivery. You will continually provide innovative design solutions, improve design quality, and represent Gensler architecture design to clients and the design community. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career while working profitably for the firm.
Our San Jose studio has a thriving architectural and interior practice focusing on providing innovative solutions and climatically responsible design, from large, complex commercial office buildings to smaller repositioning projects for developer and technology clients, as well as a growing practice in education. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought-leading design solutions.
What You Will Do
- Involvement in all phases of the design process including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
- Interaction with clients while representing Gensler at meetings and presentations.
- Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts to the client and the team.
- Close collaboration with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Leading, developing, and mentoring the architectural design team.
- Partnering with Principals in business development and the building of the architecture practice.
Your Qualifications
- 5-10 years’ professional experience including a proven track record of leading the design of large-scale projects such as corporate headquarters, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
- Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred with a rigorous design education.
- Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies with an understanding of trends in large, shell/core architectural design.
- Direct project experience working within U.S. industry/building standards and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.
- Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients.
- A desire to mentor team members, offer guidance, and leadership.
- Proficiency in REVIT required.
- Ability to use 2D/3D software, including AutoCAD, 3D Studio MAX, and Sketch.
- Knowledge of the total project process including fee and team management, schedules, and budgets.
For consideration, please submit your resume and portfolio in PDF format. The base salary will be estimated between $90,000 - $126,000 plus bonuses and benefits contingent on relevant experience. To be considered, please include work samples along with your Resume and Portfolio.
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 insurance, social insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
About Us
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 52 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
