Design Manager - Senior

Your Role

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills to guide our clients. You have experience in the design and execution of commercial developments and have developed communication and team‑building skills through managing successful built work. In this role you will evolve your strengths in design and technical coordination while growing your management of client relationships.

Based in our Seattle office, you will join a team serving clients in Critical Facilities, Aviation, Commercial Development, Research & Laboratory Space, Higher Education, and Corporate Headquarters. Through our close partnership with clients, we leverage design to achieve livable cities, reduce global warming potential, and provide engaging work experiences for occupants of our projects.

• Lead and manage design teams through conceptual development and technical execution, including programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation.
• Engage directly with clients in the development of contracts, scheduling of the design process, preparation of consultant RFPs, and coordination with client stakeholders to assure approvals.
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Support communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio.
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies, including Type I and Type II construction.
• A portfolio of successful built work prior to undertaking a project management role, demonstrating your point‑of‑view in either conceptual design or technical execution.
• Expertise in delegating an array of digital design tools appropriate to various stages of the design process.
• Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Graphic design awareness suitable for art direction of client presentations.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.

Cover letter, resume, and/or portfolio in PDF format. The base salary will be estimated between $90,000 and $135,000, plus bonuses and benefits, and is contingent on relevant experience.

As a people‑first organization, we are committed to enjoying life as much as delivering best‑in‑class design. From curated art exhibits and internal design competitions to “Well‑being Week,” our offices reflect diverse interests and encourage a healthy, balanced life. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and bi‑annual bonus opportunities.

Our firm reimburses certain professional licenses, associated renewals and exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs or classes.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity 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 that are consistent with applicable law.

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