Technical Designer – Workplace - Mid Level

General Information

Posting Date

10-21-2026

Time Type

Full-Time

Job ID

9281

Areas of Expertise

Financial Services

Job Category

Architecture

Consumer Goods, Professional Services

Locations

Newport Beach, CA, US

Description

Your Role

Gensler’s Newport Beach Office is seeking a Technical Designer – Workplace to join our team of design thinkers and doers. You will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

• 8+ years of professional experience

• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques

• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software

• LEED accreditation preferred

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $90,000 – $120,000 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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