Project Architect - Retail

As our diverse client base and project work continue to grow, we are seeking a Project Architect with 10+ years of experience to join our team. \n \nYour Role\u202f \n \nAs a Project Architect in Gensler Oakland's Lifestyle Studio, you will lead the design development and technical delivery of innovative retail environments for clients across the technology, financial services, and apparel sectors. In this role, you will continue to build on your strengths in design and technical coordination while also expanding your involvement in client engagement - leveraging your technical acumen and industry experience to guide projects from concept through construction and help shape the continued growth of our retail practice. \n \n\u202f \n \nWhat You Will Do\u202f \n\n Collaborate with design directors and project managers to advance design intent through technical development and delivery, contributing to design reviews and client presentations\n \n\n Help evolve retail design strategies that respond to emerging client needs, new technologies, and changing customer experiences\n \n\n Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' program requirements, brand standards, and operational needs to guide project teams\n \n\n Lead day-to-day project coordination across clients, internal teams, consultants, and vendors, working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Director to support successful project delivery\n \n\n Coordinate and guide teams of various sizes through documentation and delivery phases, anticipating and resolving complex technical and design challenges\n \n\n Produce and oversee coordinated drawing sets, specifications, and project manuals while maintaining quality control across all documentation\n \n\n Manage and contribute to construction administration activities including site observations, submittal reviews, RFIs, and contractor coordination\n \n\n Interface with permitting and building officials and lead construction meetings with clients and contractors\n \n\n Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering clear communication, professional growth, and high-quality work\n \n\n Identify and elevate complex code, constructability, and coordination issues, working closely with the Technical Director and project leadership to resolve them\n \n\n Work closely with management and studio leadership to advance project outcomes and strengthen your technical and professional development \n \n\n \nYour Qualifications\u202f\n\n Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture\u202f\n \n\n Must be a licensed architect in the State of California\n \n\n 10+ years of related experience, with a range of retail project types (both interior and exterior projects). We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future \n \n#LI-SK1\n\n

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