Design Director

Design Leadership Role

To provide design leadership by giving clients terrific service, continually improving design quality, guiding Gensler designers in their careers and working profitably for the firm.

Excels in creativity and innovation

Can lead the design of major projects

Understands trends in design

Has extensive knowledge of clients' business

Has the ability to build/sustain client relationships

Has energy, drive, total commitment to design excellence

Has the ability to develop talent, motivate people, champion great design and act as a role model

Possesses skills to build the business

Active in the local/national design community

Delivers on commitments

Providing design leadership to projects

Representing Gensler architecture design to client and community

Marketing direct and indirect sales

Leading design awards, design publication efforts

Recruiting, training and developing design staff across a broad range of experience levels

Consult with other principals on firm activities and organization

Architecture or Design degree- advanced degree is a plus

Approx 15-20 years experience

Roster of clients including industry leaders

Evidence of top leadership in at least 10 large-scale projects over the past five years

Previous experience and track record in a major international design firm within the past 10 years could be a plus depending on role and responsibility

Publications, lectures, speaking engagements and awards a plus

Please include work samples along with your Resume and Portfolio

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 insurance, social insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer profit sharing, and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.