Retail Experience Design Project Lead

Gensler; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Retail and Consumer Experience Project Manager to lead mid-to-large scale retail projects. You will guide teams from concept to completion, coordinating with global clients and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure design excellence, technical accuracy, and strategic impact.

You will manage schedules, budgets, staffing, contracts, and invoicing while mentoring teams and supporting business development across regions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of project management experience in architecture or interior design.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Architectural license and/or NCIDQ certification (completed or in progress).
• Experience across all phases of architectural/interior design projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of the design and construction process and building codes.
• LEED project experience a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of mid-size to large retail projects across all design/construction phases.
• Partner with clients to understand goals, manage expectations, and deliver outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants across regions.
• Support business development: proposals, presentations, and client pursuits.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate contracts and consultant agreements.
• Oversee project financial performance, aligning accounting and invoicing.
• Lead, mentor, and support project teams to foster growth.
• Coordinate and review project documentation for milestones.

Skills

Project management

Architecture

Interior design

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Building codes

LEED

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Architectural license / NCIDQ

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Retail and Consumer Experience Project Manager to lead mid-to-large scale retail projects. You will guide teams from concept to completion, coordinating with global clients and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure design excellence, technical accuracy, and strategic impact.

You will manage schedules, budgets, staffing, contracts, and invoicing while mentoring teams and supporting business development across regions.