At Gensler, wedesignfor people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators,and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solvethe world's mostchallenging problems, like designing amoreresilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities. Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" motto promote integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that through our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together. Your Role The Gensler Research Institute is hiring a graphic designer to helpshape how we communicateresearch, data, and insightsacross one of the most influential design platforms in the world.Our workatthe Institutesitsat the intersection of research, storytelling, and strategy -your work as a Graphic Designer will involvetranslating original insights into formats that drive action and spark conversations about the future of design.Our publications and contentareleveragedwidely across the firm, adapted intoexecutive decks, digital tools, social graphics, and strategic toolkits that are seen and used by designers, clients, and changemakers around the world. Thisroleis part of the Institute's multi-disciplinarycommunicationsteam,ahigh-visibilitygroupworking on everything fromrecurring reports like our Workplace Surveys, toour multi-chapter Research Catalogue andshort-form researchgrant summaries,to internal toolkits and interactive data stories.You'llcollaborate closelyacrossourdesign team and alongsideeditors, strategists, analysts, and researchersto shape not just what our work looks like, but how it functions and lands. This is a growth opportunity for a designer with strong editorial, digital, and presentation design skills Ifyou'recurious about research, systems, and the real-world impact of design on people's lives, keep reading.We'relooking for a team player who brings ideas to the table, wants to understand the content, and knows how to elevate it visually with intelligence and care. This position is based onsite (5 days a week) in either our New York or Washinton, DC office What You Will Do Contribute tokey research communicationsand publicationsincluding the multi-chapterResearch Catalogue, executive-ready presentations, data-driven infographics, and concise visual summaries of grant-funded work. Develop layout systems that scale across formats:fromeditorial reportsand editable decks to web-ready graphics and toolkit documents. Translate complex content into clear visual narratives by partnering closely with editors, analysts, and researchers across the Institute. Manage ongoing design iterations, incorporating stakeholder feedback with attention to quality, consistency, and version control. Support visual strategy for internal tools and campaigns,includingpresentations, web banners, newsletterassetsand otherdeliverables tied toresearchrollouts Producemotion or interactive graphics for digital channels and storytelling use cases Adapt and evolve with the design landscape, including experimenting with generative AI tools and staying informed on how they can augment thoughtful design execution. Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar field. 2-5years of experience ingraphic communications,presentationand/oreditorial design A portfolioof print and digital experiencethatcommunicatesclarity, structure, and taste Comfortable navigating long-form content, and have a sharp eye for layout, visualhierarchy, typography, and story structure
