Gensler

Gensler is seeking an experienced Design Director to join our San Francisco team – an innovative and award-winning designer who is a passionate collaborator and mentor to staff.. Support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, and drive high performance solutions. Support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals on projects and within the office. At least 15 years of experience as a Design leader in an Architecture firm and/or in Academia. Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills are a plus

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Your Role Gensler is seeking an experienced Design Director to join our San Francisco team – an innovative and award-winning designer who is a passionate collaborator and mentor to staff. You will develop overall design concepts, formulate design presentation strategies and provide creative and process leadership to multiple design teams through all phases of projects. Diverse higher education and civic experience preferred, including interiors, architecture, master planning and pre-design services. We are collaborative and client focused, with a commitment to design experience, sustainability, and equity. Join us, and work collaboratively with our leadership team to help grow our practice in San Francisco and the NW region. Our vision is to reimagine the future of where we live, work and play through the power of design. Together, we have the opportunity to extend Gensler’s sphere of influence well beyond the place and spaces we create to positively impact our communities. What You Will Do <ul><li>Engage clients and stakeholders to identify project vision, goals, and objectives</li><li>Lead design presentations and interviews with clients, contractors, and agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants</li><li>Actively mentor staff in their growth in the design profession</li><li>Work closely with office leadership to identify and recruit best-in-class talent</li><li>Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews</li><li>Work with office and regional leadership to grow our practice in the Northwest region by developing new client relationships and expanding existing client relationships</li><li>Strengthen our market reputation through thought leadership and a differentiated point of view</li><li>Participate in public speaking engagements at industry events and conference presentations, author publications and increase awareness through active social media outlets</li><li>Support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, and drive high performance solutions</li><li>Support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals on projects and within the office </li></ul>Your Qualifications <ul><li>Master’s Degree or higher in Architecture</li><li>At least 15 years of experience as a Design leader in an Architecture firm and/or in Academia</li><li>Track-record of success with education, sciences, civic, and other mission-driven institutional projects</li><li>Adept at storytelling, engaging as a communicator and inspiring with an energetic personality</li><li>Passionate about empowering and nurturing creative teams and to lead by example.</li><li>Exceptional and innovative designer who sees every project with fresh eyes.</li><li>Strong presentation skills with the ability to be articulate and convincing in interviews and other presentation</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing and cultivating relationships with new and existing clients</li><li>Substantial experience working directly with senior management representatives, facilities and project managers, and other project stakeholders leading planning studies to achieve programmatic requirements</li><li>Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi-disciplinary teams, and meeting scope/schedule/budget</li><li>Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, code requirements and design of building systems such as structural and MEP systems.</li><li>Skilled at developing and motivating teams of people both internally and externally, along with a desire to mentor team members</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices required. Experience must include completed highly-sustainable projects.</li><li>Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills are a plus</li><li>The base salary will be estimated between $160,000 - $170,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. </li></ul>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 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. 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.

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