Licensed Architect — Education, Culture & Community

Gensler; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k & profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler's San Francisco Cities 2 studio seeks a licensed Architect with 6-10 years of experience to join our team focused on higher education, cultural, civic, community, and mission-driven projects. You will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with design and project leaders to translate ambitious ideas into thoughtful, technically rigorous, and buildable solutions.

This role is ideal for a well-rounded architect who is energized by both design exploration and project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 6-10 years of professional experience in an architecture or design practice.
• Architectural licensure is required; California licensure is strongly preferred.
• Experience contributing to projects through design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated design judgment and technical understanding, with the ability to translate ideas into coordinated and buildable solutions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other specialty consultants.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; Rhino/Enscape/SketchUp/Grasshopper experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of building systems, codes, accessibility, and project delivery workflows.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, graphic presentation, communication, collaboration, and relationship-management skills.
• Commitment to sustainable design, inclusive engagement, and design for diversity, equity, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Lead education, cultural, civic, community, and mission-driven projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Develop architectural concepts, design studies, technical solutions, and documentation balancing design intent, performance, constructability, schedule, and budget.
• Lead smaller projects or significant workstreams on larger, complex projects with coordination and delivery.
• Produce and oversee Revit models, drawings, details, project manuals, and specifications with the project team.
• Coordinate with clients, user groups, consultants, contractors, and regulators to meet objectives.
• Mentor emerging architects and designers, fostering curiosity, accountability, and learning.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture valuing design excellence, sustainability, and inclusive engagement.

Job description

Gensler's San Francisco Cities 2 studio seeks a licensed Architect with 6-10 years of experience to join our team focused on higher education, cultural, civic, community, and mission-driven projects. You will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with design and project leaders to translate ambitious ideas into thoughtful, technically rigorous, and buildable solutions.

This role is ideal for a well-rounded architect who is energized by both design exploration and project delivery