Architectural Designer & Market Leader

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world's most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" motto promote integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

Gensler is at the forefront of transformative design solutions that drive change and deliver exceptional value for our clients. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and impactful design outcomes has positioned us as a leader in the industry.

We are seeking a visionary Architectural Designer for our Columbus office who is market facing and passionate about pushing the boundaries of design to lead our talented team and elevate our client solutions. Architectural Designers play a crucial role in shaping the creative direction of our projects and guiding a diverse team of designers across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of design principles and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results that resonate with project stakeholders. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that our design outcomes not only meet but exceed client expectations, resulting in groundbreaking and meaningful design solutions that drive value creation and successful outcomes.This team member will also be market facing and meet goals to bring new projects to the office.

Gensler has spent over 30 years helping clients shape neighborhoods and design meaningful spaces in the Ohio region. We're deeply committed to the city's evolution, working on mixed-use developments, education, life science, adaptive reuse, community collaborations, and more. With a strong focus on preserving Columbus's past while envisioning its future, you'll play a key role in shaping the city's next chapter.

What You Will Do

• Leadership & Strategy: 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.

• Client development: Collaborate closely with office leadership to drive strategic growth of Gensler's Columbus office. Lead pursuit strategy, client development, and relationship-building efforts. Represent Gensler externally through speaking engagements, client forums, and industry leadership opportunities. Coordinate and lead client engagement to foster relationships and business opportunities.

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and the RE community, 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.

• Mentor, Coach and Support Growth: 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 within our People First culture.

• Creative Direction: Oversee design projects from concept through execution, ensuring that 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.

• Market Trends & Innovation: 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.

Your Qualifications

• Licensed/Registered Architect.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a commercial design firm.

• Experience designing and delivering projects within these practice areas: Mixed Use, Education, Built to Suit & Headquarters, Office Developers, Hospitality, Residential.

• Proven track record of delivering successful, innovative design outcomes that have had a significant impact on client satisfaction and business growth, and the human experience.

• 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/storytelling, 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.

• LEED Accreditation preferred.

• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office

Please include a portfolio along with your resume and references

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 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.

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