Lead Interior Architect for Workplace Design

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead interior architecture teams for workplace projects, blending creativity with business acumen to deliver functionally beautiful spaces. You will guide concepts from marketing to construction, mentor designers, and collaborate across consultants.

This role emphasizes leadership, sustainability, and client relationships, with involvement in FF&E selection, design strategy, and the adoption of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture.
• 10–15+ years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace interiors.
• Advanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials.
• Experience leading design teams through all phases of the design process.
• LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Understanding and proficiency in design software programs including SketchUp, Revit, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator), with proficiency in and Miro.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative efforts of multiple interior architecture and interior design teams for workplace (office) projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration
• In collaboration with a team, create overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
• Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project
• Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking
• Drive alignment in our designs with our, and our clients’, resilience goals
• Build and sustain client relationships; act as the primary design interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external
• Creatively align solutions to budgets
• Mentor and develop Gensler designers; provide creative direction to design teams
• Participate in business development, marketing and recruiting efforts
• Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
• Interaction with clients while representing Gensler at meetings and presentations
• Be a voice in our Community for the Power of Design

Skills

Interior design leadership

Workplace interiors

Client relationship management

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

InDesign

3D Studio Max

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

Miro

Job description

Gensler in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead interior architecture teams for workplace projects, blending creativity with business acumen to deliver functionally beautiful spaces. You will guide concepts from marketing to construction, mentor designers, and collaborate across consultants.

This role emphasizes leadership, sustainability, and client relationships, with involvement in FF&E selection, design strategy, and the adoption of new technologies.