• Job Description

  Req#: R-13166

  Design Strategy at Gensler is focused on enabling transformation – our creative and collaborative approach, supported by data and intelligence, enables impactful change and evolution of our clients’ organization, culture, and environment. We are a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creative and analytical thinkers who apply proven research tools and practical methodologies to solve complex problems related to space, people, operations, finance, and technology.

  Our Culture & Museums Practice in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office is growing and we are looking for an experienced Strategist to focus on our clients’ perspective and operational needs, and client development. Ideally this individual will have a strong understanding of architecture and design service offerings combined with experience working within museums, or other culturally significant spaces (religious institutions, performing arts centers, libraries, etc.).

  We are looking for a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who will help us develop and strengthen our client relationships and evolve our practice.

  Your Role

  As a Senior Strategist, you will be a core member of our multi-disciplinary teams to develop new, and expand existing, business opportunities with our clients. You will work with current and prospective clients within the Culture & Museums Practice Area to evaluate their current conditions, define their goals, and develop integrated strategies for how their environment, technology, policies, and services can support their objectives. Your work will span a wide range of scales, from pilot projects that test new ideas to global strategies and programs. You’ll help define and conduct rigorous research efforts, synthesize data and feedback into meaningful insights, and develop innovative future state concepts and solutions. Working with your teams, you’ll help design and lead our clients through robust processes to engage with a variety of stakeholders to get input, co-develop solutions, and assess options.

  As a Strategist, you'll

  • identify opportunities to grow the practice through engagements with new and existing clients, and support the development of proposals that clearly articulate process, scope, and compensation
  • develop and create business opportunities that result in architecture, design or strategy projects
  • work closely with the Culture & Museums Market Leader, Architects, and Interior Designers to ensure project success
  • guide Analysts and other team members on projects to share your experience, encourage original thinking, and help ensure alignment throughout the project
  • support the interface with Gensler design studios to ensure the seamless transition of design strategy into the design implementation phase
  • design and support engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
  • analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to determine impact on business goals, organizational culture, or performance criteria for spatial design
  • synthesize information and data into narratives told through presentations, reports, posters, videos, websites, etc.
  • articulate and represent scenarios (with plans, data, feedback, relevant precedents, etc.) to illustrate a range of relevant solutions (e.g. design concepts, work styles, program, service models, etc.) based on the research that meet the client’s objects and expresses the tradeoffs associated each option
  • use interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration to ground all ideas in research insights and design constraints
  • define and develop concepts and prototypes of experiences, programs, services, and spaces to test with users and stakeholders

  What You Will Do

  Who You Are – You’re passionate about museums, libraries, cultural centers, churches, libraries, and similar spaces in the built environment and its impact on individuals and organizations. You

  • will develop and refine provocative ideas to differentiate Gensler’s service offering
  • engage existing and new client relationships to not just solve our client’s challenges but to help their organization thrive
  • engage existing clients/contacts to bring work to Gensler
  • develop and act on a targeted client relationship list to grow our portfolio
  • have the desire and ability to develop new architecture, design or strategy project opportunities
  • present at conferences and share thought leadership through blogs and social or print media
  • work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • are a clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and/or point of view
  • are an enthusiastic collaborator and are able to work successfully with a range of other disciplines who compliment your experience
  • are a strong and persuasive writer, able to clearly and succinctly describe work process, options for consideration, findings, recommendations, communications, memos, etc.
  • can create powerful and compelling narratives with strong written, visual, and graphic content
  • are comfortable with ambiguity and able to work with your team to forge a path on projects that may have vague parameters or frequently change/evolve

  Your Qualifications

  • 18+ years of relevant professional experience and an undergraduate or master’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Nonprofit Management, Design Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a similar field
  • Involvement with architecture and design in cultural project types, ideally on the owner’s side
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), and other visual communication tools
  • Fluency with digital collaboration tools such as Miro, Mural, Microsoft Teams, etc.

  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.

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• About the company

  Gensler is a global design and architecture firm.

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