Strategist – Senior

Strategist – Senior

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience and 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
• A background in the design of the built environment (architecture, interior design, urban design, etc.)
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent command of fundamental communication design including composition, information graphics, and persuasive writing
• 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 design software such as Revit and AutoCAD is a plus
• Familiarity with website development software/language, Readymag, Square Space and other technologies is a plus
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools such as Invision, Sketch, and AdobeXD a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, responsible for content creation and directing the team with guidance from Project/Strategy Directors
• Encourage and support original thinking
• Plan and perform user research and data collection activities
• Design and support engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to determine impact on business goals, organizational culture, or performance criteria for spatial design
• Guide the synthesis of information and data into meaningful insights and narratives told through presentations, reports, posters, videos, websites, etc
• Articulate and represent scenarios (with plans, data, feedback, relevant precedents, etc) to illustrate a range of relevant solutions (e.g. design concepts, work styles, program, service models, etc) based on the research that meet the client’s objects and expresses the tradeoffs associated each option
• Use interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration to ground all ideas in research insights and design constraints
• Define and develop concepts and prototypes of experiences, programs, services, and spaces to test with users and stakeholders
• Provide day-to-day direction, ongoing feedback to team members, and maintains the strategic direction and expectations set by Project/Strategy Director
• Work closely with the Project/Strategy Managers to ensure project success. Strategy Managers manage day-to-day operations for projects including staffing, fee tracking and forecasting, and client meetings
• Support the interface with Gensler design studios to ensure the seamless transition of design strategy into the design implementation phase
• Lead and facilitate client presentations and meetings with Strategy Directors
• Focus on learning their business, culture and desired outcomes
• Share relevant precedents for context and inspiration
• Assist in building client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Identify opportunities to grow the practice through engagements with new and existing clients, bringing potential business leads to Studio Leadership
• Support the development of proposals that clearly articulate process, scope, and compensation
• Develop pitch materials with internal teams and participate in presentations
• Mentor future Strategy Leads, along with others in the Studio

Preferred Qualifications

• Are a self starter and quick learner
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and open environment that requires fast iterations and pivoting between collaborative and individual work
• Have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Are a clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and/or point of view
• Are an enthusiastic collaborator and are able to work successfully with a range of other disciplines who compliment your experience
• Are a critical and creative thinker
• Infuse empathy and behavioral analysis into your work
• Respond proactively and thoughtfully to design critique and feedback from clients and colleagues
• Are experienced with research methodologies and activities, along with working with both qualitative and quantitative data
• Can graphically visualize information and ideas, able to effectively use charts, graphics and design concepts to represent and communicate findings and complex ideas
• Are a strong and persuasive writer, able to clearly and succinctly describe work process, options for consideration, findings, recommendations, communications, memos, etc
• Can create powerful and compelling narratives with strong written, visual, and graphic content
• Are comfortable with ambiguity and able to work with your team to forge a path on projects that may have vague parameters or frequently change/evolve