What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - Interior Architecture position at Gensler?
Your Role
As a Senior Project Architect in our Atlanta office, you will lead the technical execution, documentation, and delivery of interior architecture projects across all phases-from concept through construction. You bring deep expertise in building systems, detailing, code compliance, and consultant coordination, ensuring that design intent is fully translated into highperforming, buildable solutions.
You excel in technical problemsolving, project delivery, Revit leadership, and quality assurance, and you work closely with designers, engineers, and clients to deliver precise, integrated outcomes.
What You Will Do
- Lead technical development, documentation, and detailing throughout all project phases, ensuring coordinated, highquality drawing sets.
- Oversee Revit workflows, model integrity, drawing standards, and quality control reviews, driving consistency and efficiency across project teams.
- Direct consultant coordination (MEP, structural, AV/IT, lighting, sustainability, etc.) and ensure fully integrated technical solutions.
- Evaluate design options against constructability, codes, building performance, and budget constraints, proactively resolving technical challenges.
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and project partners, communicating technical strategies and resolving executionrelated issues.
- Guide teams in the application of materials, systems, specifications, and FF&E to ensure performance and compliance.
- Lead construction administration activities, including submittal review, RFIs, site observations, and fieldissue resolution.
- Integrate advanced digital tools (Revit, Enscape, computational design, AR/VR) to support design analysis and technical delivery.
- Mentor team members in best practices for detailing, documentation standards, and project delivery excellence.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
- 6-10 years of interior architecture experience with emphasis on technical execution, documentation, and project delivery.
- Demonstrated experience functioning on multidisciplinary teams and delivering coordinated construction documents.
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
- Expert proficiency in Revit; proficiency with SketchUp, InDesign, 3ds Max, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Miro preferred.
- Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are in the process of taking AREs, feel free to contact nicole_kumar@gensler.com to determine whether another opening could be a match for your background)
- LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation is preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices; Portfolios will ideally include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
Please include a portfolio that highlights technical documentation, detailing quality, and built project experience along with your resume.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Atlanta office.
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 to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler 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.
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