Your Role  

  

As an Architectural Designer in the Atlanta office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful projects for clients. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. Our teams design for all of humanity, driving a passionately curious design culture to create solutions that are emotionally resonant and that positively impact people’s everyday experiences. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging. 

What You Will Do 

Lead architectural deliverables on projects, working with Design Director(s), Technical Director(s), and project team(s) for all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production Provide creative direction to design teams Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives   Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs Advance the understanding that design resilience is a responsibility of every person at Gensler Cultivate design expertise with the desire to always learn, grow, and evolve Champion Gensler’s diversity and inclusion goals with respect to staff, partners, and consultants 

  

Your Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program 8-12 years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale Must be proficient in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, Sketch-up, 3D Studio Max, VRay, and Adobe Suite Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes Strong knowledge of the design process Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment Creative Initiator that brings curiosity, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills Licensed / Registered Architect Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios should 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 include a portfolio for full consideration. 

If you are open to considering relocation to the beautiful state of Georgia, please apply. Non-local candidates are welcome. This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with you in the dynamic Atlanta office. 

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.  

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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