Design Strategist - Workplace Consulting

Our practice in New York is growing and we are looking for workplace and design strategists to focus on our broad range of services including workplace strategy, experience strategy, real estate portfolio strategy, change management, and design guidelines.  We are looking for emerging leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit who will help us develop and strengthen our client relationships and evolve our practice in its use of data analytics and digital tools.  

Your Role 

As a Strategist, you will be a core member of multi-disciplinary team working closely with some of the most innovative companies across a wide range of data driven projects from imagining the future of work to optimizing global real estate portfolios. The work requires the ability to make sense of and develop original insights from user research and data analysis, clear written and visual communication of complex ideas, and a willingness to learn about clients and their business.  

What You Will Do

• Data Analysis & Synthesis: Analyze quantitative data from multiple sources using leading digital tools and software and translate findings into meaningful insights for our clients  

• User Research and Workshop Design: Plan and perform user research and data collection activities, as well as create and help facilitate engaging stakeholder workshops.  

• Develop Innovative Solutions: Develop and illustrate a range of relevant strategies for user experience, workplace, portfolio, and service and operational models that meet client objectives and can articulate trade-offs. 

• Visual and Written Communication: Translate complex analysis and recommendations into clear and compelling narratives through a variety of traditional, i.e. presentations, and interactive formats, such as dashboards. 

• Strengthen Client Relationships: Help strengthen and grow existing client relationships through consistent engagement and delivery of high-quality work. 

Your Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience. 

• Degree in architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, experience strategy, change management, or similar fields. 

• Experience with data analysis, visualization, and management.
• Having worked with workplace performance data and survey data is a plus.  

• Experience in Excel with Power Query, Power BI, and Google Sheets with App Script.   

• Experience with space programming, occupancy planning, and blocking and stacking.  

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and digital collaboration tools. 

• Familiarity with design software (Revit, AutoCAD) is a plus. 

• Strong portfolio demonstrating communication design skills. 

To be considered - Please include 2-3 project examples and a cover letter with your submission. 

The base salary range will be estimated between $80k-100k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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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