Gensler
Designs and delivers innovative architectural, planning, and consulting solutions across sectors.
Designer – Architecture – Junior
Junior Designer supporting architectural concept, development, graphics, and coordination.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will engage with project leadership and teams to advance conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production while addressing complex design challenges and supporting office initiatives. • Work with project leadership and teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production. • Resolve complex design issues with innovative, practical solutions. • Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings. • Support team communication and consultant coordination. • Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs. • Manage multiple concurrent projects at various development stages. • Submit portfolio/work samples with application.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸concept design
- ▸design solutions
- ▸3d rendering
- ▸construction drawings
- ▸team coordination
- ▸project management
What You Bring
Gensler Los Angeles is seeking Junior Designers with at least one year of professional experience. The ideal candidate thinks critically, works with tenacity and consistency, and can develop work both collaboratively and independently. You will collaborate with project leaders and develop materials for project delivery and client presentations. A professional degree in architecture and 1–5 years of related project experience are required. Proficiency in Revit and the Adobe Suite is preferred, with Rhino as a plus, and you must demonstrate strong conceptual 3‑dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills. Familiarity with InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, and parametric modeling is beneficial. Flexibility to manage multiple concurrent projects, clear communication, and a quick‑learning attitude are essential, and a portfolio/work samples must be uploaded with the application. • Hold a professional degree in architecture with 1–5 years of relevant experience. • Proficient in Revit and Adobe Suite; Rhino preferred. • Demonstrate outstanding conceptual 3‑dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills. • Familiarity with InDesign, SketchUp, Grasshopper, and parametric modeling is a plus. • Communicate design ideas and direction quickly. • Quick learner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
- ▸architecture degree
- ▸1-5 years
- ▸revit
- ▸adobe suite
- ▸rhino
- ▸sketchup
Benefits
Life at Gensler emphasizes a healthy, balanced lifestyle with curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, and well‑being programs. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending, paid holidays, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and bi‑annual bonuses. The firm also reimburses certain professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees as part of its commitment to professional development. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 – $80,000, plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience. Unlicensed architects or designers focused on architecture will hold the title of Technical Designer to align with internal programs and regulatory compliance.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time