Full-Time
Senior Project Architect
Retail Roll Out
Gensler
5,001-10,000 employees
Global architecture, design, and planning firm
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture
- 10-15+ years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis in retail rollout
- Highly proficient in Revit
- Understanding and proficiency in design software programs including SketchUp, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Rhino, with proficiency in Miro
- 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
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and client relationship management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and team-conscious
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace and style
- 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)
- LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation
- 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
- Lead the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams on projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration
- Develop and own 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’, sustainable 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 into 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
- Portfolios will ideally include at least one project focusing on sustainability and built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification
- LEED, Fitwel or WELL accreditation
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm that partners with clients across 57 locations on five continents. Its work spans architecture, interior design, urban planning, and related design services, delivered by a team of about 6,000 professionals who collaborate with clients in over 100 countries each year. The company’s offerings come from multidisciplinary teams that translate client goals into built environments—structures, interiors, and spaces—that support human wellbeing, resilience, and equity. What sets Gensler apart is its broad international footprint, people-first culture, and track record of recognition (Forbes Best Large Employers 2024; Fast Company Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024), reflecting a commitment to inclusion, growth, and impact. The goal is to create a better world through the power of design by shaping spaces that improve everyday life and communities.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1965
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Adaptive reuse can expand margins while meeting client carbon targets.
- Flexible lab formats position Gensler for life-science leasing and expansion projects.
- Design consulting on solar facades opens revenue beyond traditional architectural fees.
What critics are saying
- Speculative mixed-use plans depend on market demand, financial feasibility, and environmental approval.
- Missed BREEAM, EPC A, or WELL targets would weaken CamLIFE's leasing story.
- Certification or deployment problems at Mitrex would damage Gensler's BIPV credibility.
What makes Gensler unique
- Gensler pairs global architecture scale with product-design consulting on Mitrex eFacade PRO+.
- Its science-campus work emphasizes adaptive reuse, flexible lab suites, and premium amenities.
- The firm also executes civic planning, like Cal Poly Pomona's Lanterman land-use study.
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