Your Role

As a Technical Director for our Paris office, you will act as a leader in all aspects to our studio members and will be responsible for the proper deployment of staff to ensure the make-up of each project team suits each individual architecture and interior design projects’ specific needs and requirements. You should be passionate about all stages, from test fits to technical detailing and construction documentation. You will be experienced in handling the technical process, with excellent presentation and relationship building skills, and the ability to understand and interpret client needs and requirements.

You will have a good understanding of the end-to-end design process, commencing in the marketing phase through construction completion, and possess demonstrable international experience, having worked on a variety of projects.

A self-motivated team player with a positive, communicative and collaborative approach, the Technical Director will work in partnership with colleagues across Gensler’s practice areas not only in Paris but Firmwide, as well as with clients, vendors, consultants and stakeholders at all levels. You will have the knowledge and ability to provide guidance to less experienced members of the Architecture and Interiors teams, advising and supporting where necessary.

What You Will Do

Work closely with Management and Lead Designers to direct the implementation of simultaneous projectsLead teams in detailed technical development of design and follow throughProvide active technical development of the design and technical input during the preparation and execution of construction documentsMentor and teach junior members of the teamLead the technical aspects of the project team and oversee all phasesLead design teams towards a cohesive and rational technical solution which best meets the client’s brief and conform to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsibleResponsible for making the technical team aware of current building legislation and the Quality Management SystemInteract and work with Clients to achieve design intentions of brief

Your Qualifications

An undergraduate or master’s degree in Architecture, Architecture Technology, or Interior DesignSignificant, demonstrable experience of leading large teams to deliver projects through all stages including construction administrationA strong design sensibility which leads to the enhancement of design through the technical innovation and processesHigh level technical skills and experience in construction documents (drawing & specification) preparationExperience in full cycle construction administration on multiple projectsExperience of working with firms in Workplace projectsMust be highly proficient in Revit and AutoCADExperience with international projects an advantageFluency in French & English

Good to have

Ability to create positive relationships with outside design firms and corporate client and stakeholders – experience advising executives in global professional services and financial services firmsExperience facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders to reach consensusExperience in mentoring and developing junior employees

This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Please apply for this Technical Director role and submit your CV and portfolio for review. Candidates who do not meet the criteria, or provide work samples will not be considered.

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities. 

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.