Architectural Designer - Mid/Senior Level

About the role

Gensler is looking for an Architectural Designer to manage, organise and coordinate with design team members to deliver architectural projects across all phases, from concept through construction documentation. The role involves resolving complex technical and design challenges, guiding the project team and coordinating with allied disciplines, with occasional travel.

Key responsibilities

• Develop architectural solutions with the Studio Director, Design Director, Design Manager and wider design team, from concept through construction documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate conceptual designs, space plans, presentations, design development packages and construction documents.
• Mentor and support junior team members and lead coordination across project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and construction managers on design deliverables, field reports, construction documents, sketches and responses to RFIs.
• Manage and control the quality of design models, drawings and construction documents, and review project programmes and deliverables.
• Resolve design and technical issues and support project sustainability targets, including climate-focused analysis and studies.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs.

Required profile

• 5+ years of architecture and design experience across multiple building typologies and scales.
• Master of Architecture or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through design development and construction documentation, with a strong portfolio.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles; LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Greenmark or similar accreditation preferred.
• Previous experience in sustainable design projects, especially those with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel or Net Zero certification, is preferable.

Required skills

• Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation and data extracts.
• Rhinoceros for design authoring.
• Good knowledge of interoperability workflows between tools such as AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino.
• Advantageous: Grasshopper, Dynamo, Excel, computational design, real-time rendering, AI and VR walkthroughs.

To be considered, candidates must submit a portfolio or work samples in PDF format. Gensler offers reimbursement for professional licenses, exam fees and eligible tuition, and profit sharing and twice-yearly bonuses.