Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer in our Toronto office your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will join a talented, thoughtful team that works to create meaningful experiences and environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture, yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The results is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We believe spaces must be engaging and we strive to create playful environments that surprise and delight all who enter.
What You Will Do
- Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of projects
- Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
- Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
- Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings – Enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts
- Comfortability with interior design assignments that may include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
Your Qualifications
- Accredited degree in Architecture
- 0-2 years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in Revit
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Enscape, and Rhino
- Knowledge of local building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
- Passion for both big picture ideas and the details
- Excellent organization, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their design philosophy and leadership experience, and a portfolio showcasing their work.
**The base salary range will be estimated between $60,000 - $63,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June.
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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