Designer - Retail Stores - Senior

Your Role Gensler's Los Angeles team is currently seeking an experienced Designer with a successful track record working with teams focused on Retail Stores and multi-site implementation (rollout) projects from small to large formats. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of designers and architects to produce design concepts and communicate project progress to team members to ensure our projects exceed client expectations. What You Will Do Design and planning of new concept retail stores of varying scales, focusing on both interiors and core/shell. Able to oversee multiple design opportunities simultaneously bringing ideas and integrating experiential moments that help elevate the brand. Collaborate with the Design Director(s) to lead project teams across programming, consulting, strategic planning, conceptual design, space planning, presentations, design development. Provide creative leadership to multiple design teams through all phases of projects. Lead and coach project design teams. Creatively resolve complex design issues. Ensure design is coordinated with technical and production team members. Your Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture. Architecture Licensed preferred. 10+ years of relevant architecture and interior design expertise, with a strong background designing retail typologies of varying scales. Great at building relationships with younger designers, and facilitating great team communication. Proven experience in building client's trust and loyalty. Design leadership experience in the Architecture & Design industry. Ability to work across time zones. Proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Sketch-up, Rhino, Revit, 3D Studio Max, VRay, Adobe Suite. Excellent analytical, sketching and problem-solving skills. Outstanding graphic presentation and storytelling skills. Strong programming and space planning skills. Past construction documentation and/or design detail development experience. Proven ability to translate design ideas into visuals: diagrams, plans, vignettes, renderings, physical models, simulated walkthroughs. To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format. **The base salary range will be estimated between $104,000-128,000 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 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. *Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of

Technical Designer

and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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