Description
Gensler's Brand Design studio is a team-oriented team of designers, strategists, and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of clients on projects of all sizes—from signage and websites to immersive exhibits and international brand positioning. As Gensler brand designers, we help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today's diverse media landscape. Our approach combines design and architectural expertise with a unique point of view and strong communication skills. We believe that this approach results in brands that build trust, inspire confidence, and forge lasting relationships.

Your Role
Gensler is searching for an experienced design manager with a successful track record of managing all phases of projects focusing on brand design. In this role, you will lead complex projects with multiple workstreams to deliver cohesive and integrated experiences.

You will have overall project responsibility for client satisfaction, quality control and financial performance.

What You Will Do

Facilitate great design results by cultivating and maintaining positive client and team relationships

Lead coordination across disciplines

Perform as point of contact on projects for clients, vendors, and teams

Create and manage project scopes, budgets and workplans

Manage project financial performance

Assist in the development of proposals and collaborate in the strategic development of new business

Interface with internal design, accounting, marketing, and legal teams; as well as external partners and consultants

Manage team staffing and workload across projects

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, Account Manager, Graphic Designer or Brand Strategist





Demonstrated success as a project manager on Environmental Graphic Design, brand strategy, identity, print, and web design. Portfolio of work managed should be submitted.

Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through production and final delivery of brand projects

Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams, including the ability to create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and requirements

Experience preparing project proposals, negotiating contracts and fees, and coordinating the bidding process

Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word). Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Interest in working within environments, ability to understand scaled drawings, signage and graphic systems, and digital technology a plus

Please include work samples or a list of completed projects.

The base salary range will be estimated between $85,000 - $105,000. Gensler's total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **

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,



our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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.

Join us in shaping the future of design!

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and ... 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 applicable regulatory laws.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.

Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected].

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📌 Brand Design Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Gensler
📍 Ontario