Architectural Designer - Mid-level

Gensler - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Oakland, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Mid-level Architectural Designer at Gensler, you will leverage your creativity and professional skills to create engaging human experiences in the built environment. This role involves collaborating with senior designers and enhancing your strengths while progressing towards a leadership position. You will work on projects in housing and critical facilities, focusing on design solutions that promote livable cities and reduce global warming potential.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with senior design leadership in the development of concepts and implementation.
• Perform design assignments that include programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, and implementing design intent through document development.
• Develop narratives and strategies for presenting design proposals, articulating opportunities for consideration by project stakeholders.
• Support communication between project team, clients, consultants, and city officials.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts, transitioning from conceptual evolution to technical execution.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture with a rigorous portfolio including both academic and professional experience.
• 5-10 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background in conceptual design and visualization.
• Fluency in Rhino and professional proficiency in Revit.
• Strong communication skills in verbal presentation, written narrative, graphic representation, and storytelling.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to reconciling design with engineering requirements.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and other key constituents.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed architect (alternative positions available without a license).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes.