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About the Role
Gensler is seeking a visionary Design Director passionate about pushing the boundaries of design to lead a talented team and elevate client solutions. This role is crucial in shaping creative direction and guiding diverse design teams to deliver exceptional, impactful design outcomes that exceed client expectations and drive value creation.
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership for the design team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Develop and implement strategic design initiatives that align with client goals and business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and objectives to deliver compelling design solutions.
- Act as the primary point of contact for major projects, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
- Guide designers in discovering their strengths, mentor and coach to enhance and develop design skills.
- Provide open communication, active listening, and thoughtful questioning to unleash the potential of talent and teams.
- Oversee design projects from concept through execution, ensuring creative ideas are innovative, impactful, and aligned with the firm’s high standards.
- Mentor and inspire the design team to explore new ideas and concepts.
- Collaborate with other communities within the firm to integrate various perspectives into the design process and enhance overall project delivery.
- Ensure all design deliverables are of exceptional quality and meet the firm’s standards for creativity, aesthetics, and functionality.
- Conduct regular reviews and provide constructive feedback to the design team.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive insights.
- Bring fresh ideas and innovations to the table that ensure the firm remains a leader in design excellence and is well represented and published in the marketplace.
Requirements
- Must be a Licensed Architect in the United States.
- Accredited degree in Architecture.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in design, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within a large or renowned design firm.
- Proven track record of delivering successful, innovative design outcomes that have had a significant impact on client satisfaction and business growth.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, highlighting innovative approaches and successful client solutions.
- Strong understanding of design principles, user experience, and project management methodologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions effectively to clients and teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable; especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification.
Skills
- Design principles
- User experience
- Project management methodologies
- Communication
- Presentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Sustainable design
- LEED
- Living Building Challenge
- WELL Building Standard
- Fitwel
- Net Zero Building certification
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in design
- At least 7 years in a leadership role
Education Level
- Accredited degree in Architecture
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $185,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Wellness programs
- Flex spending
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock ownership
- Twice-annual bonus opportunities
- Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- Reimbursement for tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
About the Company
- Gensler is a world-class design firm recognized for its innovation and impact.
- We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients.
- Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment.
- Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year.
- Our mission is to create a better world through the power of design.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
- We will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process.
- We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud.