Lead Architectural Designer

2 weeks ago


Beijing, Beijing, China Gensler Full time

About the Role

The Senior Designer will lead the architecture studio on high-end and custom design projects, providing design leadership by giving clients excellent service on design and delivery, continually providing design solutions, and representing Gensler architecture design to clients and the design community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interact with clients, conduct meetings, and present designs.
  • Develop programming, consulting, strategic planning, conceptual designs, space planning, presentations, design development, and production.
  • Lead and monitor architectural design teams.
  • Develop and manage project budgets.
  • Coordinate with the technical team.
  • Participate in business development efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • 15+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of leading the design of large-scale projects such as corporate headquarters, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
  • BArch/MArch or foreign equivalent, Architectural licensed.
  • Mastery of trends in large, shell/core architectural design.
  • High-level visual and verbal communication skills and freehand and rendering skills.
  • Ability to mentor team members, offer guidance, and leadership.
  • Proficiency in 2D/3D software, including AutoCAD, 3D Studio MAX, Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of the total project process, including fee and team management, schedules, and budgets.
  • REVIT is a plus.

Please include work samples along with your resume and portfolio.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we prioritize enjoying life as much as delivering exceptional design. We encourage a healthy and balanced work-life environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, social insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. We offer profit sharing and twice-annual bonus opportunities. As part of our commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler provides reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.



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