Technical Designer - Automotive Retail Travel Consultant

Gensler
paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing
United States, Michigan, Detroit
150 West Jefferson Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 24, 2024
At Gensler, wedesignfor people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators,and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solvethe world's mostchallenging problems, like designing amoreresilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities. Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together. Your Role As a Gensler Retail Travel Consultant, your mission is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and a deep understanding of our clients' business models. You'll produce welcoming, functional, and efficient retail automotive sales and service environments that truly represent our clients' brands. With exceptional design skills, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovative retail concepts, you'll create engaging showrooms and efficient service areas that adapt to new standards like touchless technology and home delivery services. Your innovative concepts will enhance the customer experience and streamline the purchasing process. Join us to set new standards in automotive retail design, making retail design more engaging than ever. What You Will Do Perform technical design tasks including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, and managing brand standards documentation Coordinate with clients, retailers, team members, and internal production teams for full project documentation Facilitate communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants Conduct site visits and handle submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction Provide design support and documentation throughout the execution of design concepts Collaborate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Design required 10+ years of architecture or design experience required Experience within the automotive retail industry preferred Architectural licensure preferred Strong background in retail architecture and design, particularly in fast-paced environments and varying scales Experience designing retail automotive sales and service facilities is a plus Proficiency in Revit required Knowledge of Rhino is a plus Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and graphic presentation skills Ability to travel 60% of the time within the US and Canada Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, retailers, and other key constituents 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 and hackathons, to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our teams' diverse interests. We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer profit sharing, 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.