Architectural Designer - Senior

Gensler - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Nashville, TN

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Architecture Designer at Gensler, you will engage in a diverse range of architectural typologies, including mixed-use, retail, hospitality, commercial office buildings, and more. This role emphasizes collaboration with Design Directors and team members to develop innovative design concepts and lead projects through all phases, from conceptual design to construction administration. You will leverage your business development and client relationship skills to secure project opportunities while mentoring junior designers and promoting a culture of design excellence within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production, and execution of projects.
• Participate in seamless collaboration with internal/external teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partners.
• Engage in design iterations with team members using 3D modeling software such as Revit, Sketchup, and Enscape, along with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Develop vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level.
• Nurture and sustain client relations through effective communication and design solutions.
• Contribute to office activities and communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs.
• Promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler's culture of design quality and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work.
• Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales effectively.
• Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, and architectural opportunities or constraints.
• Architectural license preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software.
• Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with programming, schematic, and design development phases.
• Familiarity with construction documentation and finished project presentations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.