Is This You?
You’re a Designer. You’re Ambitious.
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. Come to California and work in the heart of Silicon Valley with the most innovative companies & institutions in the world.
Your Role
Your job will be to combine creativity and technical knowledge to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will collaborate with our broader design team to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project.
This role is an active participant in our studio’s AI transformation. We are looking for a designer who integrates AI tools into visualization, iteration, and documentation workflows as a matter of practice, not experimentation. You will be expected to demonstrate AI-assisted work in your portfolio and contribute to team fluency as we evolve how technical design work gets done. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
Work closely with Design Director, Studio Director, Design Manager, Design team to develop architectural solutions from conceptual level through construction documentation.
Render and produce high-quality visualizations and diagrams: Create compelling graphics and renderings that effectively communicate design intent, leveraging AI-assisted rendering tools (including FLUX-based and diffusion model workflows via RunDiffusion) to accelerate iteration speed and expand the range of options presented to clients.
Develop and study design options: Analyze and refine design ideas through sketches, 3D models, and iterations based on initial concepts; use AI-assisted workflows to generate, evaluate, and compress iteration cycles without sacrificing design judgment.
Collaborate with a Project Architect (PA): Work closely with a PA to develop detailed drawing sets and technical documents.
Direct preparation of conceptual designs, space plans, presentations, and design development.
Lead coordination with the Design/Technical team and Project/Design Manager(s).
Lead coordination with client team, project manager, construction manager and others to develop design deliverables and freehand sketches.
Review and manage project programs and design deliverables
Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
Drive project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them. Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers.
Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research.
Lead climate-focused analysis and studies for each project.
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or related field from an accredited school.
2-5 years of architectural project experience (core and shell).
Proficiency in Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, Unreal, Stable Diffusion and FLUX-based generative AI workflows (via RunDiffusion or equivalent enterprise platform), Grasshopper, Climate Studio, and your pen highly preferred; AI tool experience must be demonstrated in submitted portfolio, not listed as awareness only.
Outstanding graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
Demonstrated AI fluency in an architectural workflow: portfolio must include at least one project where AI-assisted visualization, massing study, or design iteration played a documented role. Show the prompt, the output, and the judgment applied to it.
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.
Ability to learn, collaborate, and solve complex problems.
The successful candidate may not have a mastery of all noted tools, but generally should be comfortable navigating across 3D modelling, visualizing, and presentation platforms to create compelling diagrams & imagery. Comfort with AI-assisted visualization tools, particularly generative image and rendering workflows, is expected, not optional. Candidates who have built these into their practice will be prioritized.
For consideration, please submit a resume and portfolio in PDF format. Cover Letter optional.
**The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $91,000 annually 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or related field
- 2-5 years of architectural project experience
- Proficiency in Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite applications, SketchUp, Unreal and FLUX-based generative AI workflows, Grasshopper, Climate Studio
- Outstanding graphics and visualization skills
- Demonstrated AI fluency in an architectural workflow
- Commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices
- Ability to learn, collaborate, and solve complex problems
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.
