Designer - Commercial Architecture - Junior

Your Role

Gensler Newport Beach is seeking an early career Designer. You will collaborate with a team of architects and interior designers to develop ambitious design concepts and in many cases advance the design through all phases of project delivery, building toward licensure and a reputation for being a well-rounded architect. You will be successful because you already know how to translate conceptual ideas and sketches into 3D models and have some experience with working drawings, and you are inquisitive about technical challenges as they arise. As an early career professional you may have a role on a wide range of project types including those in the education market, healthcare and commercial markets. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to curiosity, creativity and collaboration makes Gensler the perfect place to grow your career.

What You Will Do

• Work with the Design Director and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations and drawing sets.
• Visual communication, including compelling drawings, models and renderings,
• Use AI tools in the production of renderings, video, data analysis and presentations.
• Implement your existing 3D modeling skills and learn in-house production workflows for analysis, modeling, drawing and collaborating with the team.
• Learn to use and collaborate on Revit, our production platform.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Your Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Architectural Degree program and working toward licensure.
• 3+ years of related project experience.
• Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Swift and flexible to work on concurrent projects and pursuits
• You are curious, a creative thinker and an initiative-taker
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in most of the following platforms SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Enscape, Run Diffusion and/or other AI models and workflows, Revit.

*The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $95,000

Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples

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 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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 and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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