Technical Designer - Education, Culture & Community - Mid Level

Cities are shaped by the strength of their institutions. Universities inspire discovery. Cultural organizations connect communities. Mission-driven organizations create opportunities for learning, innovation, and belonging. Our San Francisco Cities studio partners with clients who are advancing education, culture, research, and community impact to create places that contribute to a more vibrant, resilient, and equitable future.

We believe great design can strengthen institutions, enrich communities, and positively shape the future of our cities. As designers, thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers, we see creativity, technical rigor, sustainability, and collaboration as essential parts of the same process. The best work emerges when bold ideas, thoughtful execution, and deep human understanding come together, and we are committed to developing designers and architects who embrace all three.

Your Role

We are looking for a thoughtful, well-rounded designer who is equally energized by design exploration and technical problem-solving. We are especially interested in designers who bring a strong point of view about interior environments and who are excited to help elevate the quality, character, and experience of the spaces we create. This role offers an opportunity to influence projects from the earliest planning conversations through the final built outcome, helping teams translate mission-driven goals into memorable and meaningful institutions, environments, and places.

In our studio, we do not see design and technical expertise as separate disciplines. We believe that the same curiosity that drives a compelling concept should inform how a space is planned, detailed, coordinated, and ultimately brought to life.

The ideal candidate enjoys being involved throughout the life of a project, from programming and stakeholder engagement through design development, documentation, coordination, and construction administration. Our projects are often delivered by small, highly collaborative teams, and team members are expected to contribute across phases and disciplines while taking meaningful ownership of project work.

Working alongside architects, interior designers, project managers, and strategists, you will help shape environments that support learning, culture, community, and human connection. From your first project, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, take ownership of project work, and help guide projects from early planning through implementation.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the design and delivery of educational, cultural, and community-focused projects through all phases of design and construction.

Your Qualifications

What Will Help You Succeed

• Experience working on higher education, cultural, institutional, or other mission-driven projects.

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.

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.

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