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Technical designer jobs are open across gaming, apparel, manufacturing, and consumer products, from junior to lead and principal levels, with specializations in pattern making, game systems design, and product specifications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer with our dynamic Tampa team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate 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
- Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
- Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
- Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings
- Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work
- Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including demonstrated success in retail roll out
- Highly skilled with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
- Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
- Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
- A generalist with great visualization skills and good design sensibility
- Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Organization, communication and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
Please submit resume and portfolio for full consideration.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Tampa office.
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.
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General Information
Locations
Description
Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer with our dynamic Tampa team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate 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
- Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
- Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
- Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings
- Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work
- Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including demonstrated success in retail roll out
- Highly skilled with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
- Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
- Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
- A generalist with great visualization skills and good design sensibility
- Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Organization, communication and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
Please submit resume and portfolio for full consideration.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Tampa office.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Fashion & Apparel
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical designer jobs.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, Clo3D, or CAD platforms
- Experience creating detailed technical specifications, tech packs, or design documentation
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, construction, or production processes relevant to the industry
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, and production teams
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as fashion design, industrial design, or game design
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management or project management tools
Tips for Your Technical Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the industry
A technical designer portfolio for apparel looks nothing like one for gaming. Show spec sheets, tech packs, or systems documentation that match the industry you're targeting. Generic portfolios get passed over fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration on your resume
Technical designers sit between creative and production teams, so your resume should show concrete examples of translating design intent into manufacturable or executable specs. Hiring managers look for candidates who've reduced errors between design handoff and production.
Prepare for a skills test, not just interviews
Many technical designer interviews include a take-home or live exercise, whether it's annotating a flat sketch, writing a game mechanic spec, or reviewing a CAD file for tolerances. Practice under time pressure so you don't freeze when it counts.
List your software competencies precisely
Vague claims like 'familiar with PLM software' won't pass applicant tracking filters. Name the exact tools you've used, such as Clo3D, Adobe Illustrator, Jira, Confluence, or specific CAD platforms, and indicate your proficiency level for each.
Research the company's production pipeline before negotiating
Salary leverage in technical design often ties to your ability to reduce rework or accelerate handoffs. Before your offer negotiation, understand whether the company manufactures in-house or outsources, since that directly shapes how much your skills are worth to them.
Technical Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical designers?
The most active employers for technical designers right now are Gensler, NIKE, and Epic Games, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in companies with high product volume or frequent release cycles.
How many technical designer jobs are remote?
About 50% of technical designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by industry. Game systems and software-adjacent technical design roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while apparel and physical product roles more often require on-site access to samples, machinery, or production teams.
How do you become a technical designer?
Most technical designers start with a degree in a relevant field such as fashion design, industrial design, game design, or engineering, then build hands-on experience with the technical tools and documentation processes used in their target industry. Internships and entry-level production roles are common entry points. Building a portfolio of spec sheets, tech packs, or systems documentation is essential before applying to dedicated technical design positions.
Can you get hired as a technical designer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level technical designer roles exist, but employers expect candidates to demonstrate practical skills even without a long work history. A focused portfolio showing real spec documents, pattern grading samples, or annotated design files carries more weight than credentials alone. Freelance projects, academic work, or contributions to indie game teams are all viable ways to build that body of work before your first full-time role.
What does the technical designer interview process look like?
Most technical designer interviews include a screening call, a portfolio review with a hiring manager or creative director, and a practical skills assessment such as annotating a flat sketch, writing a spec document, or reviewing a file for errors. Some companies add a panel interview with cross-functional team members from production, engineering, or creative. The skills test is often the deciding factor, so treat it as seriously as any other stage.
Where can I find and apply to technical designer jobs?
You can find and apply to technical designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your skills and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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