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.
15+ 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.

Project Architect – Workplace Interiors - Senior

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