Project Architect – Retail & Consumer Experience
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Gensler we design for people. By combining our global perspective with local expertise we innovate at every scale. We are more than designerswe are craftspeople visionaries and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit our teams bring new ideas forward to solve complex challenges. Whether you are sketching new concepts refining building strategies or cultivating client relationships across global markets there is a place for you here.
Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors including aviation transportation education hospitality retail and technology. Whether refreshing a retailers brand planning a new urban district or designing a supertall building our goal is to make everyday environments more inspiring resilient and impactful.
Your Role
As a Gensler Project Architect you will collaborate with and lead talented designers who help shape the future of the built environment. You will contribute to all phases of design including concept development construction documentation and construction administration. We are looking for team members who pair creativity with strong technical expertise and who are committed to guiding clients as they evolve and grow their brands.
What You Will Do
- Perform technical design assignments including programming client needs developing conceptual diagrams and models producing technical studies and generating construction documentation.
- Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.
- Manage client team and project coordination including documentation integration with engineering and specialty consultants.
- Support communication among project teams clients vendors contractors consultants and permitting officials.
- Provide design and documentation support throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with external consultants product representatives furniture dealers and fabricators.
- Lead coordination with local jurisdictions for permit submissions plan review responses and approvals.
- Oversee the bid process including issuing bid sets responding to RFIs and evaluating contractor proposals with clients.
- Manage construction administration activities including site visits submittal reviews RFI responses and contractor coordination to ensure design intent.
- Guide project progress through punch lists final inspections and closeout documentation.
- Mentor junior staff through technical guidance project involvement and daily support.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
- 610 years of relevant architectural experience including multiple building typologies within retail practice.
- Strong knowledge of construction drawings building codes permitting and construction administration.
- Proficiency in Revit (required).
- Excellent understanding of building systems standards and structures.
- Collaborative teamoriented mindset.
- Selfmotivated responsible and highly driven.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and coordinate with consultants contractors and clients.
- Ability to develop strong relationships across the firm and with external partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable design practices.
- Registered / Licensed Architect (candidates actively pursuing licensure may contact regarding alternative opportunities).
Please include a portfolio of work samples and review the qualifications above to ensure alignment with this role.
This role is fully inoffice; remote or hybrid arrangements are not available. We look forward to welcoming our new Architect to our dynamic Atlanta studio.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler we value a culture that supports both exceptional design work and quality of life. From curated art exhibits and internal design competitions to hackathons and Wellbeing Week our offices reflect the diverse interests of our teams. We encourage employees to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle.
Our comprehensive benefits include medical dental vision disability wellness programs flexible spending accounts paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) profit sharing employee stock ownership and twiceannual bonus opportunities. Annual base salary ranges are established according to local market standards.
As part of our commitment to professional development Gensler provides reimbursement for professional licenses renewals and exam fees. Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible programs. We view these opportunities as strategic investments in our shared future.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Bluebeam
- Construction Experience
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Detailing
- Renovation
- Sketchup
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Revit
- Sketch
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 56 offices and 6,000+ professionals across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, and APME.
