Designer - Hospitality - Mid Level

Your Role  

Our designers at Gensler craft meaningful experiences grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The result is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We look to engage as artists, craftsmen, inventors, designers, and entrepreneurs endowed with an endless curiosity and a mindful approach to design. 

As a Gensler Architectural Designer, you will support the Design Director in the creation and development of overall design concepts.   As a member of this team, you will be asked to collaborate with a diverse team of designers, architects, strategists, brand designers, etc., and participate in all phases of the project.

What You Will Do

• Support the Design Director and Senior Designer in the creation and development of overall design concepts.

• Formulate design presentation strategies.

• Provide creative and process leadership to multiple design teams through all phases of the project.

• Work in a team environment and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on varying project types.

• Collaborate on all phases of the project including programming, project strategy, client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, consultant coordination, construction documents, construction administration, and management of budgets and schedules.

• Coordinate with all team members on the delivery of project milestones.

• Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction.

• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections.

• Provide design support and documentation during the completion and execution of design concepts.

• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, contractors, fabricators, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.

• Clearly communicate your design ideas to the project team.

• Participate and contribute to office and firm culture.

• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination.

• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships.

• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts a plus.

• Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff.

Your Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Architecture 

• Licensed or registered architect.

• 5+ years of architectural design experience in medium to large-scale projects.

• 5+ years of project experience in an architectural practice

• Knowledge of Revit required, as well as AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite       

• Previous experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies.

• Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience

• 100% bilingual in English/Spanish; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding graphic presentation skills.

• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.

• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects.

• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.

How to Apply 

Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples.

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 subsidized health and life insurance, annual bonus, LinkedIn learning, holiday observance,  and employee assistance programs.

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.