Your Role
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 challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our Sciences and Higher Education practice areas are leveraging the power of informed and purposeful user-centered design, we are unlocking design solutions and strategies that are defining the next chapter in the healthcare industry.
What You Will Do
Lead the creative efforts on science and higher education projects, developing overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
Mentor and provide creative direction to design teams
Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants
Collaborate with team members and colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy
Participate in business development and marketing efforts
Selecting interior finishes, furniture and equipment
Producing space plans, furniture plans, elevations, conceptual and finished design presentation documentation
Provide solutions to design problems and generate design alternatives
Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture
5-10 years of design leadership of interior design and/or architecture projects; recent healthcare or sicence project experience is required
NCIDQ in process preferred
LEED accreditation are preferred
Strong Visualization skills a plus
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Revit and other computer design programs
Must have a portfolio of science or higher education projects. Ideally project portfolio will show a range of interior and base building projects for a variety of designs.
**The base salary will be estimated between $80-115k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
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.

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion.
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