Brand Design Manager

Gensler's Brand Design team focuses on creating experiences that evoke happiness, surprise, smart thinking, confidence, importance, and beauty. We are a fun, talented, and passionate group dedicated to helping clients enhance their brand and business performance through innovative design. As a client-first, diverse, exploratory, and sustainably-minded design firm, we invite you to join our Houston Brand Design studio as a Brand Design Manager. This role involves working with clients across industries and the world to express their stories through various media, including spaces, digital platforms, print, signage, and wayfinding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brand team members across the region to develop projects that achieve distinctiveness and recognition for clients and the firm.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, staying aware of relevant client information.
• Lead and manage the design and detailing of signage and wayfinding systems at all scales.
• Manage the detailing of environmental graphics projects at all scales.
• Oversee project financial performance.
• Assist in the development of proposals and collaborate in the strategic development of new business.
• Assist in signage design and documentation when needed.
• Manage project staffing and hours.
• Mentor young designers in the signage process.
• Assist with brand operations and staffing for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in signage and wayfinding within an architecture or design firm.
• Experience in environmental graphic design is a plus.
• Experience with concept design through implementation of code signage and wayfinding signage.
• Project management experience, including coordinating and keeping projects on schedule, on time, and on budget.
• Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of room numbering, user journeys related to navigation, building code requirements, and design standards.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance; proactive, motivated, and self-starter.
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.
• Established success working on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the firm, clients, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to work overtime on an as-needed basis.

To be considered, please submit a current portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format. Fully realized and produced graphic project work and process sketchbooks are appreciated. This position is in-person, and successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. Non-local candidates open to relocating are welcome.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Wellness programs and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plans.
• Twice annual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees.
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes.

At Gensler, we are committed to enjoying life as much as delivering best-in-class design. Our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests through curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, and events like “Well-being Awareness Week.” We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.