Project Architect

Your Role

Gensler DC’s Government practice is growing, and we are looking for a Project Architect to join our team. We provide a wide range of services to our public sector clients (Federal, State and Local government) - from programming and strategic planning to design and implementation of spaces. As a Project Architect in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional conceptual design skills, and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on workplace projects.

You will collaborate with talented colleagues to enhance Gensler’s culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for our clients and the firm. You are a mix of strategic and creative, with the ability to create great form while embracing sound business strategy. Use your unique design perspective to lead design teams, develop next-generation talent, bring new approaches to the design process, and help our clients redesign what’s possible.

What You Will Do

• Lead the creative efforts of multiple architecture and interior design teams from the initial marketing stages through construction administration
• In collaboration with a team, create overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies
• Select and present fixtures, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
• Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork
• Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking
• Drive alignment in our designs with our, and our clients’, resilience 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 teammates; provide creative direction to design teams
• Participate in client development, marketing and talent acquisition efforts
• Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
• Interact with clients while representing Gensler at meetings and presentations
• Be a voice in our Community for the Power of Design

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 6-10 years project experience in an architectural practice, including demonstrated success in public sector and/or secure work
• Advanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
• Experience collaborating with a team of Interior Designers, Architects and consultants through all phases of the design process from concept through CA for government/public sector projects (both federal and/or local)
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Strong proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with SketchUp, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and Miro is preferred
• Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are in the process of taking AREs, feel free to contact nicole_kumar@gensler.com to determine whether another opening could be a match for your background)
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation is preferred
• 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, which we look forward to discussing during the interview

Please include a portfolio or work sample of relevant projects along with your resume.

This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office.

**The base salary will be estimated between $82,000- $108,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler  

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.

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