Gensler
Overview
As a Gensler Brand Designer, you will help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today’s diverse media landscape, with a focus on spatial design. The Brand Design team is embedded in a studio alongside Consulting, Architecture, and Interior Design practice areas, creating a unique opportunity to develop multidisciplinary solutions for our clients.
What You Will Do
Work with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and designers to create branding strategies and design comprehensive solutions including signage, wayfinding, environmental graphics, and large-scale wall installations that connect people to place for diverse client projects
Integrate messaging, color, imagery, typography and composition into cohesive three-dimensional branded environments
Review and elevate quality of our design and documentation with design sensibility, code and technical knowledge
Serve as the primary point of contact, cultivating strong relationships and leading conversations with clients, internal teams, and vendors
Assist in the development of proposals and collaborate in the strategic development of new business
Coordinate with vendors and produce design intent documentation suitable for public bid processes while maintaining client relationships
Collaborate with and provide design guidance during construction administration, demonstrating knowledge of fabrication processes, RFIs and installation quality standards
Assist with writing project scopes and collaborate with project manager on budget and workplans and monitoring financial performance
Interact with internal team members, project managers from other areas, representatives from accounting and external vendors
Work with project manager to inform project staffing/hours
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in brand development, signage and wayfinding, graphic design or similar studio experience
Ability to read architectural construction documents and shop drawings
Excellent communication and collaboration skills—comfortable leading both internal teams and client conversations
Client- and team-oriented, knows how to balance demands for time and resources
Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Revit and SketchUp
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!
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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What You Will Do
Work with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and designers to create branding strategies and design comprehensive solutions including signage, wayfinding, environmental graphics, and large-scale wall installations that connect people to place for diverse client projects
Integrate messaging, color, imagery, typography and composition into cohesive three-dimensional branded environments
Review and elevate quality of our design and documentation with design sensibility, code and technical knowledge
Serve as the primary point of contact, cultivating strong relationships and leading conversations with clients, internal teams, and vendors
Assist in the development of proposals and collaborate in the strategic development of new business
Coordinate with vendors and produce design intent documentation suitable for public bid processes while maintaining client relationships
Collaborate with and provide design guidance during construction administration, demonstrating knowledge of fabrication processes, RFIs and installation quality standards
Assist with writing project scopes and collaborate with project manager on budget and workplans and monitoring financial performance
Interact with internal team members, project managers from other areas, representatives from accounting and external vendors
Work with project manager to inform project staffing/hours
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in brand development, signage and wayfinding, graphic design or similar studio experience
Ability to read architectural construction documents and shop drawings
Excellent communication and collaboration skills—comfortable leading both internal teams and client conversations
Client- and team-oriented, knows how to balance demands for time and resources
Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Revit and SketchUp
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!
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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