Brand Design Lead

Brand Design Lead We’re looking for a Brand Design Lead with signage and wayfinding expertise to join our Austin Lifestyle Studio—where we shape experiences across Texas and beyond. Our work spans college football stadiums, MLS venues, hospitality destinations, landmark lifestyle districts, high‑rises, and iconic workplace brands. Responsibilities Strategic growth, marketing, and new business development on a consistent basis. Attend, host, or speak at industry events to increase Gensler’s visibility. Collaborate with the marketing team for business development reporting, lead generation, fee development, project marketing, proposal writing, and ensuring timely responses. Build and lead the industry’s most creative team of designers, enabling team members to reach their potential and maintain a positive team environment. Create a creative, innovative, nurturing environment through staff capability programs that improve design, technical, communication, and project management skills. Represent the Brand team’s interests, ensuring issues are addressed and resolved expeditiously. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of all staff, business, and financial operations within the Dallas Brand team. Manage and mentor team members, providing direction on initiatives and project focus. Participate in management and studio meetings, staffing, mentoring, and providing creative direction to design teams. Oversee hiring, employee work performance, learning, professional development, bonus review, appointment input, and evaluation. Act as liaison to clients and become the voice of the client guiding project teams, focusing on project process, service/delivery, documentation, and building client trust and loyalty. Collaborate with other office leaders, practice area leaders, and colleagues to promote an inter‑disciplinary design approach and philosophy. Qualifications 15+ years of experience in brand strategy, print design, and environmental graphics. Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field. Ability to be client‑facing and bring in business. Exceptional design sense with the ability to provide clear, critical design reviews to project teams. Excellent communication skills and experience as the main point of contact for clients, vendors, consultants, and project teams. Ability to lead complex, multifaceted projects while exhibiting financial stewardship and adhering to demanding project schedules. Experience working closely with design leadership across Gensler to promote an interdisciplinary design philosophy. Desire to develop, motivate, and mentor young design professionals. Demonstrated success in building, nurturing, and sustaining client relationships. Location This position is in‑person. Candidates will be located in the Austin, Texas area; non‑local candidates are welcome to apply. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spend, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities. The base salary range has been established based on local markets. Gensler offers reimbursement for professional licenses, tuition for eligible programs or classes, and advanced development programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal and state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gensler