Brand + Environmental Graphic Design Lead

Overview

Gensler's Brand Design studio is a collaborative team of designers, strategists, and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of clients on projects of all sizes. As Gensler brand designers, we help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today's diverse media landscape. Our approach combines design and architectural expertise with a unique point of view and strong communication skills.

We believe that this approach results in brands that build trust, inspire confidence, and forge lasting relationships.

This role is not only a hands‑on designer but also a project leader, thinker, design advocate, and client relationship steward for projects and relationship‑building shared across our region. You must love to push new ideas, be passionate about design, and get excited about designing extremely diverse projects with extremely talented creative leaders.

• Lead design and collaborate with fast‑paced interdisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, digital designers and more to deliver projects ranging from complex signage & way finding to digitally integrated experience centers.
• Demonstrate exceptional vision, oversee projects from conception to completion, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Deliver creative solutions in a diverse range of markets including aviation, education, entertainment, hospitality, retail, sports, and workplace.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in brand strategy, print design, and environmental graphics with a professional degree in Graphic Design or a relative field.
• Exceptional design sense – adept at developing creative up‑front design concepts as well as having the technical knowledge to prepare final documentation and artwork for 3D/EGD, print, or digital applications.
• Excellent communication skills and experience as the main point of contact for clients, vendors, consultants, and project teams.
• Ability to lead complex, multifaceted projects while exhibiting financial stewardship and adhering to demanding project schedules.
• Ability to work closely with design leadership across Gensler to promote an interdisciplinary design philosophy and to facilitate its advancement both inside and outside of the firm.
• Desire to develop, motivate and mentor young design professionals.
• Demonstrated success building, nurturing, and sustaining client relationships.
• Portfolio required for consideration of this position.

The base salary range will be estimated between $95,000 - $120,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi‑layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive professional development support including reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs or classes.
• Well‑being initiatives such as curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, “Well‑being Week,” and other activities that support a healthy and balanced life.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.