Technical Designer – Workplace Interiors

General Information

Posting Date

10-13-2026

Time Type

Full-Time

Job ID

9208

Areas of Expertise

Building Transformation + Adaptive Reuse

Job Category

Architecture

Education, Office Developers

Locations

San Diego, CA, US

Description

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer , focusing on commercial interior environments, you will provide design support for completion/execution of design concepts, prepare schematic, design development and construction documentation drawings, resolve design issues, analyze design options, and execute projects through construction administration.

You will be working with the team to complete assignments on schedule and with great quality to meet our clients’ expectations. You will be expected to resolve technical/design issues to maintain progress and quality control and to communicate between the project team and consultants. You will be responsible to meet building codes and all necessary deadlines in order to fully meet client expectations.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on all phases of a Corporate Workplace oriented interiors projects, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development, construction documentation and construction administration
• Ability to ideate quickly through utilizing computational design tools
• Direct the technical coordination and documentation for construction of the project
• Collaborate with the team during the design, planning and development phases with building technology and code compliance expertise
• Produce drawings and details, which meet various and specific program requirements while also representing an overall design concept
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design, preferably with experience designing corporate interiors projects
• 7-10 years of professional experience with focus on Interior Architecture or Interior Design
• NCIDQ preferred but not required
• LEED accreditation encouraged
• Experience resolving technical and design issues
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact, grace and style
• Knowledge of California building codes, standards and building structures Understanding sustainable and universal design concepts.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must UPLOAD A PORTFOLIO to the attachments sections of your application.

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $90,000– $110,000 annually + bonuses + benefits

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.

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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