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Technical Designer – Junior
| Company | Gensler |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $67000 – $80000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
- 2-5 years of relevant experience with interior architecture and/or ground up building architectural experience (ideally both!)
- Highly proficient with Revit
- Proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
- Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
- Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Organization, communication and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
- Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones
- Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
- Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings
- Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work
- Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
- Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
