Architect - Retail - Mid Level

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in New York seeks a licensed architect to lead design delivery and collaborate with a team of architects and designers on complex projects. You will drive client projects from concept through build, applying your experience to ensure documentation and coordination across disciplines.

The role emphasizes technical guidance, site visits, and maintaining project manuals, with a strong focus on codes, standards, and client communication. Portfolio is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed or registered architect required.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial design firm, that must include commercial interiors.
• 4+ years of experience working in Revit.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
• Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction

Skills

Commercial design experience

Building codes knowledge

5+ years in commercial design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed or registered architect

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

Description

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. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines - from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to work within a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Licensed or registered architect required
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial design firm, that must include commercial interiors
• 4+ years of experience working in Revit
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Compensation

• The base salary range will be estimated between $85-105k 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 and hackathons, to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.

We encourage our employees 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 Affimative 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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