Brand & Environmental Graphic Design Lead

Gensler's Brand Design studio is a collaborative team of designers, strategists, and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of clients on projects of all sizes. As Gensler brand designers, we help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today's diverse media landscape. Our approach combines design and architectural expertise with a unique point of view and strong communication skills. We believe that this approach results in brands that build trust, inspire confidence, and forge lasting relationships.

Your Role

This role is not only a hands-on designer, but also a project leader, thinker, design advocate and client relationship steward for projects and relationship-building shared across our region. You must love to push new ideas, be passionate about design and get excited about designing extremely diverse projects with extremely talented creative leaders.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for leading design and collaborating with fast-paced interdisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, digital designers and more to deliver projects ranging from complex signage & wayfinding to digitally integrated experience centers.

• Demonstrate exceptional vision, oversee projects from conception to completion, and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Deliver creative solutions in a diverse range of markets including aviation, education, entertainment, hospitality, retail, sports, and workplace.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in brand strategy, print design, and environmental graphics with a professional degree in Graphic Design or a related field

• Exceptional design sense - adept at developing creative up-front design concepts as well as having the technical knowledge to prepare final documentation and artwork for 3D/EGD, print, or digital applications

• Excellent communication skills and experience as the main point of contact for clients, vendors, consultants, and project teams

• Ability to lead complex, multifaceted projects while exhibiting financial stewardship and adhering to demanding project schedules

• Ability to work closely with design leadership across Gensler to promote an interdisciplinary design philosophy and to facilitate its advancement both inside and outside of the firm

• Desire to develop, motivate and mentor young design professionals

• Demonstrated success building, nurturing, and sustaining client relationships

• Please note you must submit a portfolio of your work to be considered for this position.

*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

**The base salary range will be estimated between $100-115k. Gensler's total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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