Strategist

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Gensler’s Consulting Practice is focused on how space, technology, policies, and services support the changing nature of work and learning. Our multidisciplinary team works with a wide range of organizations including major Corporations, Healthcare and Cultural Institutions, Real Estate Developers, and Universities. We use in-depth user research and engagement to explore and develop hybrid strategies and holistic experiences that enable our clients to meet their business and organizational objectives. With our design teams around the world, we conceptualize and implement creative solutions that support our client’s needs. In parallel, we help our clients manage change to ensure new ideas take root, and to build capability that sustains.

Design Strategy at Gensler is focused on enabling transformation – our creative and collaborative approach, supported by data and intelligence, enables impactful change and evolution of our clients’ organization, culture, and environment. We are a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creative and analytical thinkers who apply proven research tools and practical methodologies to solve complex problems related to space, people, operations, finance, and technology.

Our practice is growing and we are looking for design analysts to focus on our broad range of services including workplace strategy, real estate portfolio strategy, change management, and design guidelines. We are looking for emerging leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit who will help us develop and strengthen our client relationships and evolve our practice.

Your Role

As a Gensler Strategist, you will conduct research and synthesize findings into insights to drive the creative discourse with our global clients. You enjoy assisting our design studios to help set the direction of projects and ensure a seamless transition from strategy to implementation, whether digital or architectural. You have already executed projects in areas related to design strategy and are looking to leverage your experience alongside Gensler’s strategy, brand, and digital teams. You have the desire to contribute to innovating the practice of strategy at Gensler by outlining novel offerings and partnering with client leaders to build compelling positioning.

You’re passionate about the built environment and its impact on individuals and organizations. You are a self starter and quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and open environment that requires fast iterations and pivoting between collaborative and individual work.

What You Will Do

• Assist designing and executing research and data collection activities across a broad range of client industries and services, including futures, innovation, change management strategy, workplace performance, occupancy and real estate portfolio strategy
• Develop quantitative and qualitative tools for data analysis and collection
• Interpret research to develop fresh ideas and user insights related to client business processes and performance objectives
• Develop compelling communication tools to help clients understand research findings and design strategies, including workplace change and organizational transformation opportunities
• Work closely with team members and clients to deliver an exceptional experience from design concept through implementation
• Drive and measure impact through lens of experience, resilience, management, and execution
• Contribute to business and client development activities
• UX and UI research and strategy as related to program deliverables

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, organizational psychology, or similar fields
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, executing projects in one or more areas related to design strategy, space planning, management consulting, market research, corporate strategy, real estate services, product development or related
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent command of fundamental communication design including composition, information graphics, and persuasive writing
• An enthusiastic collaborator who can work successfully with a range of other disciplines who complement your experience
• Familiarity with research methodologies and activities, along with working with both qualitative and quantitative data
• Can graphically visualize information and ideas, able to effectively use charts, graphics and design concepts to represent and communicate findings and complex ideas
• Have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required), and Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), and other visual communication tools
• Fluency with digital collaboration tools such as Miro, Mural, Microsoft Teams etc.
• Familiarity with design software such as Revit and AutoCAD is a plus
• Familiarity with Sketch-Up and other multimedia technologies preferred

To be considered, please include a 2-3 project portfolio as part of your submission.

Life at Gensler:

Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all.

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being 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 and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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.