Architectural Designer - Mid Level

$90,000 - $126,000/Yr

Gensler - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Architectural Designer at Gensler, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to create aesthetically pleasing and functional designs for a variety of projects. This mid-level position emphasizes collaboration and design excellence, contributing to innovative and sustainable architectural solutions that enhance user experiences and positively impact communities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Design Director, Studio Director, Design Manager, and Design team to develop architectural solutions from conceptual level through construction documentation.
• Render and produce high-quality visualizations and diagrams to effectively communicate design intent.
• Develop and study design options through sketches, 3D models, and iterations based on initial concepts.
• Translate design concepts into actionable schemes, ensuring clarity and viability.
• Collaborate with a Project Architect to develop detailed drawing sets and technical documents.
• Produce detailed drawings and technical documents, maintaining accuracy across layouts, elevations, sections, and construction documents.
• Direct preparation of conceptual designs, space plans, presentations, and design development.
• Mentor and coach junior architectural staff.
• Lead coordination with Design/Technical team and Project/Design Manager(s).
• Coordinate with client team, project manager, construction manager, and others to develop design deliverables and respond to RFIs.
• Responsible for coordination and quality control of design and construction documents.
• Review and manage project program and design deliverables, resolving complex design issues with innovative solutions.
• Support project sustainability targets and engage in delivering them throughout project phases.
• Implement sustainable design strategies and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
• Lead climate-focused analysis and studies for each project.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture with a rigorous portfolio of professional experience.
• 5+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background in multiple building typologies.
• Proficient in design modeling/visualization tools including Revit, Rhino, and Enscape; experience with Excel and computational tools like Grasshopper/Dynamo is a plus.
• Proficient in production software including Adobe Creative Suite; experience with video/animation software such as After Effects and Premiere is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills with proficiency in design software to meet aesthetic and technical goals.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Creative and original thinking demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio.
• Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience preferred.
• Knowledge in sustainable design principles required; LEED, WELL, Fitwel or other rating systems accreditation preferable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working on sustainable design projects, especially those with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, or Net Zero Building certification.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key partners.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Paid time off