Gensler Architectural Designer – Senior – Architecture

Architectural Designer – Senior – Architecture  Oakland, CA

 

Your Role

As a Gensler Architectural/Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect’s sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise.  Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

  • Design and plan complex architectural projects of varying types
  • Manage multiple aspects of client, project coordination, and general contractors including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
  • Manage client relationships and team communication
  • Resolve complex technical and design issues
  • Maintain the project manual and specifications
  • Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
  • Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction
  • Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project

Your Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred, with a rigorous design education
  • 15+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale, including core and shell buildings
  • International design experience a plus
  • Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3ds Max
  • 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
  • Proven ability to lead and direct design teams and projects
  • Conceptual designer and thinker

Please apply on Gensler Careers.