Architectural / Technical Designer – Senior

Gensler is seeking a Senior Architectural/Technical Designer in Phoenix, AZ, to lead innovative projects across various sectors, including mixed-use and education. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture, 15+ years of experience, and be a licensed architect. The role involves developing architectural solutions, mentoring teams, and managing client relationships while ensuring sustainability. Proficiency in Revit is required, with experience in additional design software preferred. Gensler promotes a balanced work-life culture with comprehensive benefits.
Your Role

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers; we’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and an entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

We are looking for a Senior Architectural / Technical Designer to design mixed-use, workplace, residential, hospitality, education projects and more throughout the Southwest Region. We are collaborative and client focused, with a commitment to design experience, sustainability and social purpose.

You’ll lead and drive client projects from concept through build, ensuring that we deliver unparalleled architectural solutions. You will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop innovative and resilient learning environments, manage technical documentation, and provide creative direction.

What You Will Do
• Work closely with our project leadership and design team to develop architectural solutions from conceptual level through construction documentation
• Resolve complex technical and design issues, providing guidance to the team
• Lead the creative efforts and develop overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
• Mentor and provide creative direction to design teams
• Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Produce design concept drawings and finished design presentation documentation
• Review and manage project program and design deliverables
• Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts

Your Qualifications?
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• 15+ years of project experience in architectural design
• Licensed Architect required
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office encouraged
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED accreditation is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; portfolios should include at least one project with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification

Life at Gensler??

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions to internal design competitions to “Well-being 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: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.