At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.  Our depth of expertise spans disciplines, and we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.  

Your Role  

As a Gensler Project Architect in the Minneapolis office, you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise.  Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.  

What You Will Do  

Collaborate on design projects in the various practice areas, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation  

Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives  

Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)  

Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues  

Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination  

Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction  

Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples  

Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs  

Your Qualifications  

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school    

Licensure required   

6+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design

Experience within Workplace, Cities, and Communities preferred  

Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required   

Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial  

Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants   

Experience working directly with contractors   

Experience resolving complex technical and design issues   

Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions   

Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done   

Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts 

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills   

Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification  

*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format. 

**The base salary will be estimated between $82,000 – 100,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit   Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler 

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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.  

We encourage our employees 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.