Gensler Kansas City quickly growing and we’re seeking entrepreneurial and like-minded creatives who share a desire to have an imprint on shaping the future of our city and beyond. Ideally, we are looking for talented individuals whose experience may include mixed-use, hospitality, sports, workplace interiors, and education. Our culture is centered around a belief that great design matters. We also believe doing great work should be fun and rewarding. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships and if you want to join a rapidly emerging design-centered practice in KC, we should talk!
Your Role
In this role, 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

• Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• 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
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 5+ years of related project experience
• Proficiency in modeling using 3D software; Revit is preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
• LEED accreditation are a plus
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, is a plus

• Work with the Design Director(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• 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
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concept