Graphic Designer - Gensler Research Institute

Gensler is hiring a graphic designer to help shape how we communicate research, data, and insights across one of the most influential design platforms in the world. The role involves translating original insights into formats that drive action and spark conversations about the future of design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to key research communications and publications including the multi-chapter Research Catalogue, executive-ready presentations, data-driven infographics, and concise visual summaries of grant-funded work
• Develop layout systems that scale across formats: from editorial reports and editable decks to web-ready graphics and toolkit documents
• Translate complex content into clear visual narratives by partnering closely with editors, analysts, and researchers across the Institute
• Manage ongoing design iterations, incorporating stakeholder feedback with attention to quality, consistency, and version control
• Support visual strategy for internal tools and campaigns, including presentations, web banners, newsletter assets and other deliverables tied to research rollouts
• Produce motion or interactive graphics for digital channels and storytelling use cases
• Adapt and evolve with the design landscape, including experimenting with generative AI tools and staying informed on how they can augment thoughtful design execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar field
• 2-5 years of experience in graphic communications, presentation and/or editorial design
• A portfolio of print and digital experience that communicates clarity, structure, and taste
• Comfortable navigating long-form content, and have a sharp eye for layout, visual hierarchy, typography, and story structure
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); After Effects and Figma are a plus

Key Skills

• Graphic design
• Visual communication
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• After Effects and Figma (a plus)
• Motion graphics, interactive storytelling, or data visualizations (a plus)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes