Junior Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Gensler Strategist

As a Gensler Strategist in our San Francisco office, you will research and perform analysis into insights to drive the creative discourse with our diverse range of clients. You enjoy working across different offices and studios with highly collaborative and dynamic teams. You have already executed projects in areas related to design strategy and are looking to leverage your experience alongside Gensler's industry trendsetters.

Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic, open, collaborative environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Candidates should be self-starters, quick learners and have an entrepreneurial spirit. The position requires a creative thinker who enjoys mapping our project processes to solve client problems as well as developing relationships.

Design and lead customer engagement activities across a broad range of industries and services, which may include change management strategy, organizational development, campus and workplace strategy, and real estate portfolio strategy.

Lead teams through complex strategy projects for a wide range of local, regional and global clients.

Support development of emerging services and practice area aligned strategy offerings

Present to executive-level audiences

Identify and develop new service offerings in response to customer needs

Design and facilitate workshops (virtual and in-person) for groups ranging from 4 to 40+

Gather and interpret research to develop fresh ideas and user insights related to client business processes and performance objectives

Contribute to business and client development activities including leading project pursuits, and client outreach.

Lead proposal development, including scope definition, fee determination, and process mapping.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in either architecture, interior design, business administration, and / or organization development.

0 to 5 years of professional experience, executing projects in one or more areas related to design strategy, space planning, management consulting, market research, corporate strategy, real estate services, product development or related

Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and virtual facilitation, communication and engagement platforms like Miro and Microsoft Teams

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.

Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus in PDF format

This is not a hybrid or remote position.

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.