Designer – Architecture – Senior

Your Role

In this role you will focus on a variety of typologies, including mixed‑use, retail, hospitality, commercial office buildings, headquarters, residential, and life‑sciences. You will partner with Design Director(s) and team members on design concepts, presentations, schematic design, and design development.

• Lead assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production, and execution of projects.
• Participate in seamless collaboration with internal and external teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partners.
• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape, and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working collaboratively with other design and technical staff.
• Help to nurture and sustain client relations; lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs.
• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm to promote and model an inter‑disciplinary design approach that enhances design quality and excellence.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Architectural license preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work.
• Portfolio demonstrating Programming, Schematic, Design Development, CD’s, and finished project photos.
• Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales.
• Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, architectural opportunities or constraints, or other impacts on design concept.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Proficient in Revit, Rhino, Sketch Up, Enscape, and/or other modeling software.
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.

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.

Gensler is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. Employment decisions are 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.