Studio Director - Workplace Interiors

Overview Your role is to serve as a Studio Director and market leader in our Denver office, leading design teams, building client relationships, and driving strategic growth across practice areas. Responsibilities Enable the team to reach their individual potential and maintain a positive team environment. Manage staff with an open‑door policy and develop programs that improve design, technical, communication, and project‑management skills. Provide a creative, innovative, and nurturing studio environment through coaching and mentoring. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with clients and internal stakeholders. Develop and execute new business initiatives, market positioning, and marketing strategies to win new projects and increase visibility. Respond promptly to proposal requests and work closely with the marketing team on business‑development reporting and proposal creation. Oversee hiring, performance reviews, learning, professional development, and staff engagement. Lead project management and client satisfaction, ensuring service delivery, documentation, and trust. Grow interior‑project business in practice areas such as Workplace, Repositioning, Landlord Services, Commercial Office, Mixed Use, Aviation, and Hospitality. Monitor and manage budgets, profitability targets, billing, fee management, accounts receivable, and expense approvals. Represent the studio’s interests and resolve issues efficiently while evaluating operational effectiveness. Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Human Resources, and Office Directors to support studio operations. Build external and internal relationships, participate in professional organizations, and collaborate with other Studio Directors for best‑practice integration. Maintain global relationship building, recruiting, and service integration strategies. Qualifications Minimum 15 years of experience in interior design and/or architecture. Project experience across multiple practice areas, with a focus on workplace interiors. Proven leadership and business‑development skills. Certified interior designer preferred. Experience managing studio operations, staff development, and fiscal oversight. Strong client relationships and collaborative spirit. Willingness to travel to other Gensler offices or client locations as needed. Excellent references and personal portfolio of work. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage. Wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonuses. Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and eligible tuition. Compensation Base salary range of $115,000 – $140,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Gensler is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on protected status. Qualified applicants with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gensler