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Gensler

Regional Design Technology Lead - Visualization & Storytelling

Gensler, Oakland, California, United States, 94616

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Your Role We are seeking a Digital Storytelling Lead to join our growing Design Technology team in the Northwest region at Gensler. We are a collective of digital innovators at the heart of Gensler’s People + Process + Technology, driving the region’s digital transformation forward. Our ultimate goal is to co-create a design technology ecosystem that enables our practitioners to leverage advanced methodologies and technological solutions, reaching new levels of creativity and delivering impactful designs to our clients. In this role, you will champion the integration of visualization, AI, real-time graphics, and immersive media to shape how we tell compelling stories about our work, cities, and communities. You will collaborate across disciplines to bring design ideas to life, transforming abstract concepts into visually engaging and emotionally resonant narratives. Your work will include cinematic visualizations, interactive media, data-driven storytelling, and generative AI experiences, elevating our communication, inspiring clients, and fostering innovation. What You Will Do Lead the development of high-impact digital storytelling across design, research, and strategy initiatives, from concept to execution. Present complex concepts and solutions to non-technical audiences through storytelling, visual communication, and data insights. Oversee the end-to-end creation of original video content, including storyboarding, scripting, animation, editing, sound design, and post-production. Collaborate with design teams, strategists, researchers, and marketing to define the visual direction of storytelling pieces. Translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives using real-time engines, motion graphics, AI content generation, and other digital tools. Partner with the Design Technology Director to build a high-performing storytelling team, fostering experimentation, innovation, and collaboration. Identify storytelling opportunities throughout project phases by partnering with architects, designers, strategists, and technologists. Establish and refine workflows to scale storytelling capabilities across the region. Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, guiding the team’s R&D and tool adoption. Support pitches, pursuits, and project storytelling in collaboration with Marketing, Brand, and Communications teams. Manage project timelines, creative briefs, and stakeholder feedback from inception to delivery. Your Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields like Architecture, Design, Film, Animation, Game Design, Media Arts, Visual Communication, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience in digital storytelling, visual communication, or interactive media within design, architecture, gaming, film, or technology sectors. Solid experience with emerging technologies, visualization, AI, etc. Strong knowledge of hardware and software for delivering high-impact digital stories across video and immersive platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills with creative and critical thinking abilities. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in storytelling and visual communication, capable of conveying innovative ideas to diverse audiences. **Note:** If based in San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose, CA, the salary range is estimated between $115,000 - $135,000 plus bonuses and benefits. For Seattle, WA, the range is $95,000 - $120,000. For other locations, salary depends on local market conditions. Life at Gensler At Gensler, we value a balanced, enjoyable life alongside delivering exceptional design. Our offices feature art exhibits, design competitions, and “Well-being Week.” We offer comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, wellness programs, paid holidays, 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. We support professional development through license and tuition reimbursement programs, viewing these as investments in our future.

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