Lead Designer, Science & Higher Education

Gensler; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a senior interior design/architecture leader for science and higher education projects in the Boston area. You will drive design concepts, mentor teams, and act as the primary client interface, collaborating with consultants and cross-functional colleagues to advance innovative, evidence-driven design solutions.

You will direct space planning, finishes and furniture selections, produce presentation documentation, and contribute to business development while ensuring project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture.
• 5-10 years of design leadership of interior design and/or architecture projects; healthcare or science projects preferred.
• NCIDQ in process preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong visualization skills a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and other computer design programs.
• Portfolio of science or higher education projects showing a range of interior and base building projects.
• The base salary will be estimated between $80-115k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative efforts on science and higher education projects, developing overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
• Mentor and provide creative direction to design teams
• Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants
• Collaborate with team members and colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts
• Selecting interior finishes, furniture and equipment
• Producing space plans, furniture plans, elevations, conceptual and finished design presentation documentation
• Provide solutions to design problems and generate design alternatives
• Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Visualization

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler is seeking a senior interior design/architecture leader for science and higher education projects in the Boston area. You will drive design concepts, mentor teams, and act as the primary client interface, collaborating with consultants and cross-functional colleagues to advance innovative, evidence-driven design solutions.

You will direct space planning, finishes and furniture selections, produce presentation documentation, and contribute to business development while ensuring project