Design Director at Gensler

Beijing, Beijing, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Leadership, Client Relationships, Creativity, Innovation, Talent Development, Marketing, Recruiting, Training, Project Management, Architecture, Design Excellence, Business Development, Publications, Lectures, Awards, Community Engagement

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Your Role To provide design leadership by giving clients terrific service, continually improving design quality, guiding Gensler designers in their careers and working profitably for the firm. excels in creativity and innovation can lead the design of major projects understands trends in design has extensive knowledge of clients’ business has the ability to build/sustain client relationships has energy, drive, total commitment to design excellence has the ability to develop talent, motivate people, champion great design and act as a role model possesses skills to build the business active in the local/national design community delivers on commitments What You Will Do Providing design leadership to projects Representing Gensler architecture design to client and community Marketing direct and indirect sales. Leading design awards, design publication efforts. Recruiting, training and developing design staff across a broad range of experience levels. Consult with other principals on firm activities and organization Your Qualifications Architecture or Design degree- advanced degree is a plus. Approx 15-20 years experience Roster of clients including industry leaders Evidence of top leadership in at least 10 large-scale projects over the past five years. Previous experience and track record in a major international design firm within the past 10 years could be a plus depending on role and responsibility. Publications, lectures, speaking engagements and awards a plus. Please include work samples along with your Resume and Portfolio. 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 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 insurance, social insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. 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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.

Responsibilities

Provide design leadership to projects and represent Gensler architecture design to clients and the community. Lead marketing efforts, design awards, and recruit and develop design staff.