Technical Designer - Junior

Gensler
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Mar 07, 2026
Your Role Gensler's Columbus office is seeking talented emerging architecture professionals to join our team as Junior Technical Designers. We currently have two openings and are looking for candidates interested in either a Generalist Architecture role or a position focused on Critical Facilities. Our Generalist Architecture role offers the opportunity to contribute across a diverse portfolio of project types, including Mixed Use, Education, Workplace, Healthcare and Hospitality. Alternatively, our Critical Facilities, Industrial and Life Sciences role is ideal for those interested in highly technical, complex project types such as data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing environment spaces, and high-performance computing environmentsThis role also intersects with work in industrial and life sciences sectors, including advanced manufacturing, laboratories, healthcare, and aviation-related facilities. Whether your passion lies in a broad range of architectural experiences or in the precision and complexity of mission-critical environments, Gensler Columbus provides a platform to grow your technical expertise and design impact. What You Will Do Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university required 0-5 years of related project experience, with interest or background in Mixed-use, Healthcare, Education, and Workplace projects Proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software Beginning knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT *This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team memberin our dynamicColumbus office. If you're open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!* Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. 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.