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Design Manager - Senior

Gensler 🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States of America

$120,000 - $135,000 Full-time

Lead and manage design teams through conceptual development and technical execution for commercial and institutional projects. Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project approvals and successful delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage design teams through conceptual development and technical execution for commercial and institutional projects. Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project approvals and successful delivery.

Requirements

  • Requires a professional degree in Architecture and approximately 8+ years of relevant experience with a portfolio of successful built work. Candidates must be proficient in digital design tools and possess strong public speaking and leadership skills.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Wellness programs
  • Flex spending
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401k
  • Profit sharing
  • Employee stock ownership
  • Twice annual bonus opportunities
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement

Key Skills

Design Management Commercial projects Institutional projects Conceptual development Technical execution Client coordination Consultants Contractors Project approvals Digital design tools Public speaking Leadership Architecture Portfolio

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. 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. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reac

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