Project Architect – Mid Level

At Gensler, we design for people. With a blend of global perspective and local presence, we innovate across all scales. Our team is composed of more than just designers—we are tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring fresh ideas to solve complex challenges. Whether you're passionate about sketching new concepts, transforming buildings, or cultivating client relationships in global markets, there's a place for you here. 

Our expertise spans a multitude of disciplines, including critical facilities, aviation, transportation, education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, life sciences, technology, and beyond. From revitalizing a retailer's brand and planning new urban districts to designing super tall buildings, we aim to make everyday spaces more inspiring, resilient, and impactful. Join us in creating a better world through design. 

Your Role 

As a Gensler Project Architect, your creativity and thoughtfulness will create opportunities in the authorship of engaging human experiences in the built environment. You have professional skills and technical acumen which enable your development and execution of design. In this role, you will evolve your existing strengths while growing towards a leadership role in guiding our clients to design solutions. 

Based in a studio of our Newport Beach office, you will join a team serving clients in purpose-built environments for workplace, retail and hospitality.   Through our close partnership with clients in such active fields of development, we are able to leverage design to achieve livable cities, reductions in global warming potential, and an engaging work experience for occupants of our projects. 

What You Will Do 

• Engage directly with senior design leadership from early development through the implementation of design solutions

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives 

• Manage project team and coordination of consultants 

• Produce BIM models and construction drawings 

• Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions 

• Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members 

• Participate in office culture and initiatives 

Your Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school  

• Licensure required 

• 8+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design 

• Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino 

• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required 

• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants 

• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

• Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious

• Experience working directly with contractors 

• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues 

• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions 

• Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done 

• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts 

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills 

• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification 

*The base salary will be estimated between $98,000 - $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.