Design Director

hace 2 semanas


San José, San José, Costa Rica Gensler A tiempo completo
About the Role

As a Design Director at Gensler, you will be responsible for leading collaborative teams dedicated to innovation and excellence in design delivery. You will bring new approaches to the design process and strategy, helping clients reimagine and redesign what's possible.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the creative efforts on client architecture projects, from programming and strategic planning to design development and production.
  • Act as the primary design interface with clients and consultants, representing Gensler at meetings and presentations.
  • Participate in client development, marketing, and project interview efforts.
  • Champion diversity and inclusion goals.
  • Act as an advocate and mentor for Gensler's next generation of talent, building Gensler's talent pipeline through recruiting and outreach with local design communities and universities.
  • Direct all design aspects of the projects and proactively participate in design quality across the studio while maintaining high standards of design.
  • Act as the climate champion for the project, establishing an impactful design direction to ensure climate goals can be met.
  • Active participation in environmental and social impact conversations that take place at the start of projects.
  • Advocate for a sustainable design approach and promote environmentally conscious design practices.
  • Make Design Resilience and Design Purpose an integral part of every project.
  • Fearlessly integrate and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking, collaborating with all design synergy axes to ensure true synergy on projects.
  • Advance the understanding that design resilience is the responsibility of every person at Gensler.
  • Capable of conducting strategic conversations with clients about sustainability goals.
  • Understand the social and environmental impact of design solutions in your area of practice.
  • Direct the team to the right resources for developing the impact assessments on projects.
  • Collaborate with Design Technology and Design Resilience specialists to incorporate best practices in the design modeling process.
  • Advocate for the benefits of our IP tools (GBlox, GFloorz, GPlanet) with our clients and project teams.
  • Promote the integration of DT workflows and tools from start to finish.
  • Cultivate design expertise with the desire to learn, grow, and evolve continually.
  • Participate in client and consultant meetings.
  • Effectively communicate design ideas by hand sketching and digital graphics.
  • Hold the ultimate responsibility for overall design quality for all projects they are directing.
  • Represent expertise in all project phases, take calculated risks, and lead teams into uncharted explorations.
  • Assure mentoring the next generation of leadership.
  • Continually improve design culture within studios (resources, discourse, initiatives, and recruiting).
  • Participate in external promotional efforts regarding design, including leadership within the design community.
  • Assure a collaborative and integrated approach toward working with other disciplines in the studio.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Design Director who possesses a strong background in architecture and a proven track record of leading teams to deliver projects through all stages, including Construction Administration.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture and at least 10 years of project experience in an architectural practice. They will also have significant experience in leading and mentoring multiple project teams in technical delivery concurrently, as well as flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.

The candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to lead and mentor, and will be able to maintain existing client relationships and build new ones through excellent delivery and technical guidance.

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm that is committed to delivering best-in-class design. We are a company that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, and we are looking for a Design Director who shares these values.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to creating emotional connections through meaningful design solutions that positively impact and change people's everyday experiences.


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