Your Role
Gensler’s DC Brand Design studio is searching for a technical draftsperson who is proficient in Revit to work on our signage team. You could come from the any associated drafting backgrounds, including: Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or Interior Design and be a great fit for this role. The key is that you understand how to read architectural plans, can demonstrate Revit proficiency, and are detail oriented. We will teach you the rest—including all of the specifics of creating architectural signage documents. Prior signage specific experience is not required.
What You Will Do
- Create Signage Location Plans, Message Schedules and Design Intent Documentation for projects of various sizes
- Work closely with clients, designers, architects, general contractors and fabricators
- Coordinate the development of documentation for construction and installation for signage systems
- Travel occasionally to client sites to perform signage surveys, oversee installs, and conduct punch lists.
Your Qualifications
- Revit proficiency
- 2 year degree in drafting from an accredited trade school
- 4 year architecture/design degree a plus
- Detail oriented
- 0-3 years of experience working in industrial/product/signage detailing and production industry
- Thorough, thoughtful, precise and able to work independently and think strategically
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Strong work ethic with a positive spirit
- Understanding of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), MS Office, and/or CAD
Please include a cover letter that summarizes how your experience is relevant to this role at Gensler, and what you can bring to our team. Please also include a portfolio.
- This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new Signage Specialist in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office.
- The estimated base salary range for this position is $67-73k, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.
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 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.
