Architect – Hospitality, Commercial Office, Mixed Use - Senior

Your Role

As an Architect in Gensler’s dynamic Miami office you will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate 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. This role is expected to support projects for Commercial Office, Hospitality, Mixed Use and a variety of other clients.

What You Will Do

• Lead collaborative efforts within a team environment, partnering with interdisciplinary teams on diverse project types
• Drive the project lifecycle by overseeing all phases, including programming, strategy development, client engagement, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, consultant coordination, and management of budgets and schedules
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including design teams, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and vendors, to achieve key project milestones and deliverables
• Lead the production of graphic presentations, and oversee the development of detailed construction drawings
• Guide the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections essential for construction execution
• In partnership with Project Management, provide leadership and technical direction throughout all phases of project execution, ensuring high-quality documentation and support
• Communicate design concepts and strategies effectively to project teams and stakeholders
• In partnership with Project Management, manage client expectations, enhance team communication, and ensure seamless coordination with consultants to maintain project alignment
• Cultivate and maintain long-term, productive client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
• Foster collaboration and synergy with design and professional staff to maximize team performance
• Champion Gensler’s diversity and inclusion goals with respect to staff, partners, and consultants

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture required from an accredited program
• 10+ years of experience as an Architect/Designer/Technical Designer/Intern Architect/Job Captain – ideally with some experience designing within the Hospitality Practice Area (hotels, amenity spaces, resorts, lounges, restaurants, etc.)
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D, including Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino and other visualization software
• Ground up building architectural experience and/ or Interior architectural experience (ideally both!)
• Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Strong Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; SPEXX a plus
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• Strong conceptual thinker
• Close attention to detail and technical abilities
• Highly capable in communicating design ideas and direction effectively and quickly
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills
• Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
• Licensed / Registered Architect (If you are in the process of taking exams, feel free to contact Stacie_Smith@gensler.com to discuss a similar role.)
• LEED accreditation is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview

Please include a portfolio for full consideration.

If you are open to considering relocation