At Gensler, we design for people. With a blend of global perspective and local presence, we innovate across all scales. Our team is composed of more than just designers—we are tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring fresh ideas to solve complex challenges. Whether you're passionate about sketching new concepts, transforming buildings, or cultivating client relationships in global markets, there's a place for you here.
Our expertise spans a multitude of disciplines, including workplace, critical facilities, aviation, mixed-use , hospitality, retail, life sciences, technology, and beyond. From consolidating a headquarters to revitalizing a retailer's brand and planning new urban districts and designing super tall buildings, we aim to make every day spaces more inspiring, resilient, and impactful. Join us in creating a better world through design.
Your Role
As a Gensler Project Architect, your creativity and thoughtfulness will create opportunities in the authorship of engaging human experiences in the built environment. You have professional skills and technical acumen which enable your development and execution of design. In this role, you will evolve your existing strengths while growing towards a leadership role in guiding our clients to design solutions.
Based in a studio in our Phoenix office, you will join a team serving clients in purpose-built environments for workplace focused interiors work .Through our close partnership with clients in such active fields of development, we are able to leverage design to achieve livable cities, reductions in global warming potential, and an engaging work experience for occupants of our projects.
What You Will Do
Engage directly with senior design leadership and design teams from early development through the construction documentation phases
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Manage project team and coordination of consultants
Produce BIM models and construction drawings
Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
Participate in office culture and initiatives
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
Licensure required.
10+ years of experience as a project architect, with a strong background in workplace interiors
Experience working with Revit is required
Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious
Experience working directly with contractors
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions
Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Previous experience in sustainable design projects is preferable. Built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification is desired
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*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
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. We also reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
- Licensure required
- 10+ years of experience as a project architect
- Experience working with Revit
- Experience managing client, team, and project coordination
- Experience working directly with contractors
- Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
- Experience performing zoning and code analysis
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
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What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. 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 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. 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 and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
