Architect - International Architecture

Gensler
paid time off, profit sharing
United States, Michigan, Detroit
150 West Jefferson Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 24, 2025
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines and we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful. Your Role We are seeking an Architect to join an exciting, large-scale, mixed-use (including: commercial, residential, cultural, transit, retail, entertainment, hospitality, education, etc.) international project, offering the opportunity to be an integrated and active member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside multiple Gensler offices. This role will sit in the Detroit office. The Architect will contribute to the design and delivery of a high-profile, long-term international project, helping shape impactful architecture on a global scale. Leverage industry experience with technical acumen to drive projects from concept through build. What You Will Do Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation preparation and discipline coordination with structural, MEP, VT, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants Support daily communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions, including design resiliency expertise to resolve complex technical and design challenges Develop and maintain project documentation, including drawings, project manuals and specifications Your Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture 5+ years of project experience in an architectural practice Licensure required for Architect title. If you currently do not have licensure, please apply directly to Technical Designer - Mid Level, which is our unlicensed architect title. International design experience a plus Proficient in Revit, Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. Experience with Grasshopper is a plus, but not required-we welcome applicants eager to learn and grow in this area. Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development 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 and hackathons, to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our teams' diverse interests. We encourage our employees 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.