Brand Designer - Junior

Location: Dallas, TX, US Gensler's Brand Team in Dallas is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate Brand Designer to join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in telling stories and creating experiences within the built environment. As an experience designer at Gensler, you will help our clients communicate their stories across diverse media channels, with a focus on spatial design. Your Role This position focuses on graphic design and illustration. Proficiency in motion graphics (e.g., Adobe After Effects) or 3D visualization, and signage technical knowledge, is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is a strong 2D and 3D designer capable of generating multiple initial concepts quickly and developing them into viable solutions. They will manage design development through documentation and coordination, integrating concepts into built environments, and coordinating with multiple internal project teams and clients across workplace, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed‑use projects. What You Will Do Design branded environments, including brand identity, naming strategies, environmental graphics, signage, and digital integration Manage own projects within a wider team, ensuring client needs are met on time and within budget Assist the Design Director in winning work, creating key pitches, and building client relationships Compose design presentations that are both verbally and visually compelling Interface with multiple internal design practices, including architecture, interior design, strategy, and master planning Multitask across various projects with tight deadlines, paying careful attention to detail Update and reinvent static design assets into fresh animations Create dynamic, organic 2D, 3D, technically accurate animated content for external video Create lower‑thirds, transitions, and other dynamic content Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in graphic design, environmental graphic design, information design, communication design, or a similar field 0‑5 years of experience after graduation in design or a related field Strong illustration, typography, composition, and information design skills across multiple project types such as print communications or digital tools (e.g., websites, apps) Experience designing for the built environment and understanding of architectural scales, sections, plans, and elevations is a plus Ability to visualize ideas in two and three dimensions Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills that work well in an interdisciplinary, fast‑paced environment Strong presentation skills with an ability to communicate the "why" behind design decisions Software competency: Adobe Creative Suite with CAD tools and After Effects Experience with 3D modeling programs such as SketchUp or Revit is a strong advantage Impressive illustration skills are a huge plus Ability to design and deliver websites is a plus, but not required To be considered, you must submit a résumé and current portfolio/work samples with fully realized and produced graphic project work in PDF format. Process sketch books are appreciated. This is an in‑person position. The successful candidate is expected to work from the Dallas office. 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 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range is established based on local markets. To support licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees, as well as tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes.

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