Strategist - Junior

Your Role

As a GenslerJunior Strategist, you will be a part of teams that define and conduct research efforts, synthesize data and feedback into meaningful insights, and develop innovative concepts and solutions. You will guide the design and facilitation of robust processes to engage with variety of stakeholders to get input, co-develop solutions, and assess options. You enjoy working alongside our design studios to help set the direction of projects and ensure a seamless transition from strategy to implementation. You have already executed projects in areas related to design strategy and are looking to leverage your experience alongside Gensler's industry trendsetters. For the first 12 months in this role, you will solely focus on supporting a specific Gensler PMO team before transitioning to supporting multiple projects across many different practice areas and industries.

What You Will Do

• Update and establish project frameworks/guidelines/governance

• Provide detailed status reports and support facilitation in partner/client meetings

• Design and support engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data into meaningful insights and narratives told through presentations and reports

• Interpret research to develop innovative ideas and user insights related to client business processes and performance objectives

• Develop compelling communication tools to help clients understand research findings and design strategies

• Work closely with team members and clients to deliver an exceptional experience from design concept through implementation

• Plan and perform user research and data collection activities

• Be responsible for content creation, preparing client presentations, reports, and recommendation for strategic solutions with guidance from Project/Strategy Director

Your Qualifications

• An undergraduate or master's degree in architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, organizational psychology, or similar fields

• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, background in the design of the built environment preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required), and Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), and other visual communication tools

• Fluency with digital collaboration tools such as Miro, Mural, Microsoft Teams etc.

• Familiarity with Qualtrics and Power BI is a plus

• Familiarity with design software (Revit and AutoCAD), website development software/language (Readymag, Square Space), and rapid prototyping tools (Invision, Sketch, and AdobeXD) is a plus

• Self-starter and quick learner

• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment that requires fast iterations and pivoting based on project changes/evolutions

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and/or point of view

• Infuse empathy and behavioral analysis into your work

• Respond proactively and thoughtfully to design critique and feedback from clients and colleagues

• Experienced with research methodologies and activities, along with working with both qualitative and quantitative data

• Ability to create powerful, persuasive, and compelling narratives with strong written, visual, and graphic content

*TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES DEMONSTRATING EXCELENT COMMAND OF FUNDAMENTAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN INCLUDING COMPOSITION, INFORMATION GRAPHICS, AND PERSUASIVE WRITING IN PDF FORMAT*

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Dallas, Texas area. If you're open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report's 2025-5026 study ranks Dallas in the top 10 places to live in Texas!

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 Awareness 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.