Your Role
Do you enjoy a fast paced, creative environment surrounded by bright and driven colleagues? Do you approach every challenge with a can-do spirit? Use your passion for service and attention to detail to help the Gensler team bring designs to life. As a Studio Coordinator, you will provide administrative support to a team of industry-leading designers and architects. You're at the heart of your studio’s activities and the glue that keeps operations running smoothly.
What You Will Do
Support Studio Principals with heavy calendar management, detailed travel arrangements (domestic and international) utilizing corporate travel systems, and maintaining professional state licenses and memberships
Support Studio Directors and Principal with administrative needs, including scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, preparing correspondence, etc.
Assist Studio Director and Studio Operations Leader with operational aspects of running the studio including but not limited to organizing studio meetings, staffing, financial tracking, timecard collection, PTO tracking, proposal/presentation preparation
Assist in processing, editing, and proofing contract documents for clients and consultants
Assist Design Managers with administrative tasks including but not limited to logging RFIs and submittals, setting up and maintaining project directories, setting up new projects in project accounting system, transcribe and distribute meeting notes, etc.
Coordinate business travel arrangements for all studio members utilizing corporate travel systems (domestic and international)
Promote a strong studio culture by planning studio retreats, outings, and celebrations and manage the studio social budget
Assist with coordinating internal and external onsite meetings to include reserving conference rooms, preparing meeting agendas, arranging meals and beverages, and greeting guests
Coordinate physical archiving of studio projects
Liaise with other administrative departments to ensure with seamless coordination and communication with studio
Provide back-up assistance for reception occasionally and other Studio Coordinators as needed
Your Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in professional administrative position
Experience booking domestic and international travel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong ability to interface professionally with all levels of the firm, clients, and subcontractors
Ability to prioritize business responsibilities
Must show ability to problem solve, both individually and as part of a team
Positive attitude and willingness to “go the extra mile”
High level of work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal guidance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including SharePoint)
Adobe Suite/InDesign experience a plus
Must be available for overtime on an as-needed basis
A/E/C experience is a plus
This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Dallas, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study on what it's like living in Dallas, Texas!
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 Awareness 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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in professional administrative position
- Experience booking domestic and international travel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including SharePoint)
- Adobe Suite/InDesign experience a plus
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.
Gensler Insights
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.
