Workplace Strategist

**Your Role** As a **Workplace Strategy Lead** in Gensler's North Central Region, you will be a key partner in defining and executing the future of workplace strategy at the firm. You will lead complex programming, visioning, and strategic planning engagements for a diverse range of clients—from established institutions navigating hybrid work to high-growth companies reimagining their environments entirely. This is a player role: you will be deeply involved in the craft of strategy while helping to shape the practice itself. strategy with precision and conviction. You understand that great workplace strategy sits at the intersection of user insight, business performance, and design possibility—and you know how to move fluently between all three. You bring a point of view about the future of work, grounded in This role is based in Chicago and requires full-time presence in the office, with reasonable flexibility for personal needs. Lead workplace strategy and programming engagements from discovery through implementation, including space calculations, scenario modeling, test fits, occupancy analytics, and strategic visioning Collaborate with Strategy, Brand, Sustainability, Product, and Digital Experience teams to deliver integrated, cross-functional solutions **Your Qualifications** - 7–10 years of professional experience executing workplace strategy, space programming, real estate portfolio strategy, or management consulting with a focus on the built environment- Demonstrated ability to design and lead high-impact workshops and strategic engagements with senior stakeholders- Experience working in or closely with architecture and design firms; fluency in how strategy and design intersect is essential- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiencesProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and digital collaboration tools (Miro, Microsoft Teams, etc.)- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and workplace analytics platforms is a plus- Familiarity with IWMS platforms, workplace occupancy sensors, or real estate analytics tools is a plusPlease submit a portfolio including 2–3 workplace strategy or programming projects that demonstrate your approach, craft, and impact. Additionally, include a brief statement (500 words or less) outlining your point of view on the future of work and how workplace strategy must evolve to meet it.This is not a remote role, we look forward to working with our new Strategy Leader in our incredible Chicago office.*\*\*The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 – $100,000 plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit*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.At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives.Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.**NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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