at M.A. GENSLER. JR & ASSOCIATES ,INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Role
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers; we're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone.
As a Technical Designer, you'll lead and drive client projects from concept through build, ensuring that we deliver unparalleled architectural solutions. You will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop innovative and resilient learning environments, manage technical documentation, and provide creative direction.
What You Will Do
Lead the creative efforts and develop overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
Mentor and provide creative direction to design teams
Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants
Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full construction documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Produce design concept drawings and finished design presentation documentation
Provide code expertise for the project and the team
Maintain and write project manuals and specifications
Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
Conduct Construction Administration duties, including documenting site visits, processing submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction
Participate in business development and marketing efforts
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
10+ years of project experience in architectural design, with recent experience in education projects preferred
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office encouraged
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
LEED accreditation is preferred
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; portfolios should include at least one project with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification
Life at Gensler
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