Your Role

As a Gensler Design Director, you are responsible for leading a collaborative, creative team and providing design leadership on architecture projects. You have a portfolio that includes innovative multi-scale life science core & shell design projects with an emphasis on built work.  Use your unique design perspective to bring new approaches to design process and strategy, develop next-generation talent, and help our clients redesign what’s possible.
 

What You Will Do

Lead the creative efforts on client architecture projects, developing overall design concepts and design presentation strategies

Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants, representing Gensler at meetings and presentations

Mentor and develop Gensler designers; provide creative direction to design teams

Collaborate with team members and colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy

Participate in business development and marketing efforts

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture

12+ years of professional experience

Licensed Architect

Experience leading design teams through all phases of the design process

LEED accreditation, preferred

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

Proficient in Revit and other computer design programs (AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
 

**The base salary will be estimated between $120k - 150k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience

​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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.