Lead Retail Experience Architect

Gensler; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler's Atlanta studio is seeking a Project Architect to lead design efforts within a thriving Retail and Consumer Experience practice, partnering with a multidisciplinary team from concept through construction.

You will collaborate with designers, manage client coordination, and ensure the design intent with technical rigor, codes, and permit processes while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 6–10 years of relevant architectural experience, including multiple building typologies within retail practice.
• Proficiency in Revit (required).
• Excellent understanding of building systems, standards, and structures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design assignments, including programming client needs, developing conceptual diagrams and models, producing technical studies, and generating construction documentation.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including documentation integration with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Support communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and permitting officials.
• Provide design and documentation support throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.
• Lead coordination with local jurisdictions for permit submissions, plan review responses, and approvals.
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals with clients.
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and contractor coordination to ensure design intent.
• Guide project progress through punch lists, final inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Mentor junior staff through technical guidance, project involvement, and daily support.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership & coordination

Team collaboration

Sustainable design

Licensed Architect

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler's Atlanta studio is seeking a Project Architect to lead design efforts within a thriving Retail and Consumer Experience practice, partnering with a multidisciplinary team from concept through construction.

You will collaborate with designers, manage client coordination, and ensure the design intent with technical rigor, codes, and permit processes while mentoring junior staff.