Project Architect - Workplace Interiors - Senior

Your Role   As a Senior Project Architect in our dynamic   Chicago   office , you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional conceptual design skills, and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on workplace projects.   You will collaborate with talented colleagues to enhance Gensler’s culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for our clients and the firm. You are a mix of strategic and creative, with the ability to create great form while embracing sound business strategy. Use your unique design perspective to lead design teams, develop next-generation talent, bring   new approaches   to the design process, and help our clients redesign   what’s   possible.   What You Will Do   Lead the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams   for workplace (office)   projects from the   initial   marketing stages through construction administration   I n collaboration with a team ,   create   overall design concepts,   storytelling   and design presentation strategies   Participate in the   selection   and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting   Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project    Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking   Drive alignment in our designs with our, and our clients ’,   resilience   goals   Build and sustain client   relationships;   act as the primary design interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external   Creatively align solutions to budgets   Mentor and develop Gensler designers; provide creative direction to design teams   Participate in business development, marketing and recruiting efforts   Integrate   new technology   and tools   on   projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)    Interaction with clients while   representing   Gensler at meetings and presentations   Be a voice in our Community for the Power of Design   Your Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture   10-15+ years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors   Advanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications,   color   and materials   Experience leading design teams through all phases of the design process   LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation   Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills   Understanding and   proficiency   in design software programs including SketchUp, Revit, InDesign, 3D Studio Max,   Enscape , Photoshop, and Illustrator), with   proficiency   in and Miro.    Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are   in the process of taking   AREs, feel free to contact   [email protected]   to   determine   whether another opening could be a match for your background)   Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios will ideally include at least one project ( especially   built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard,   Fitwel , and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview    Please   submit   resume   and portfolio.    This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team   member   in our incredible   Chicago   office.   **The base salary will be estimated between $97,000 – $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit  Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler       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 401 k, 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.