Design Manager - Brand Services at Gensler

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

114000.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Account Management, Client Service, Audits, Spreadsheets, Productivity Software, Staffing, Time Management, Budget Management, Scope Management, Contract Management, Vendor Coordination, New Business Proposals, Financial Management, Presentation Preparation, Research

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Your Role Gensler’s brand design team is fun, talented, passionate, enthusiastic, and great at helping our clients enhance their brand and business performance. As a design firm, Gensler is committed to being client-first, diverse, exploratory and sustainable-minded. Come join our multi-disciplinary brand studio in Seattle as a Design Manager/Project Manager working with clients across industries and the world to inform brand experiences, graphic communications and spatial design projects that embody our clients’ mission, vision and purpose. This position is best suited for a personable account manager to maintain accounts and serve as our main point of contact externally as well as internally with the project team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a drive for providing exceptional client service. Applicants should also be proficient with audits, spreadsheets, and other productivity software. This position is best suited for a personable project manager to serve as our main point of contact both externally with the client and internally with the integrated project team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a drive for providing exceptional client service in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Applicants should also be proficient with audits, spreadsheets and other productivity software. Learn More About Gensler's Brand Practice What You Will Do Develop the skills to independently manage projects for clients, navigate team strategies, staffing, time and budget management Maintain accurate client records, keeping track of scopes of work, contract updates and renewals Coordinate vendor/consultant contributions to projects Work on new business proposals/presentations Learn key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people-centric approaches, and project efficiencies Coordinate studio financial cycles by managing client follow-up, calendars, deadlines, meetings Lead with excellence, curiosity, kindness and drive Work with strategy and design leaders to prepare presentations, workshops, and related research and client interactions Write and edit project briefs for project teams Organize regular research and analysis around client issues, consumer behavior and design trends Your Qualifications 8+ years’ experience in an interior design/architecture firm, agency, marketing/communications capacity or similar professional experience 3+ years' of experience in environmental/experiential graphic design Bachelor’s degree in design-related program Highly organized and aware of how to use/create tools that support work efficiency Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience communicating directly with clients Ability to multitask and juggle several responsibilities simultaneously Both client and team-oriented; experience with managing projects and design teams Proficient in MS Office programs; experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and/or portfolio in PDF format. *The base salary will be estimated between $91,000 - $114,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Life at Gensler As a people-first organization, 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, 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. 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

The role involves independently managing projects for clients, handling team strategies, staffing, time, and budget management while maintaining accurate client records and coordinating vendor contributions. Responsibilities also include developing new business proposals, managing studio financial cycles, and leading research and analysis related to client issues and design trends.