Design Manager
GenslerParis, Ile-de-France, France
Posted April 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert
Job Description
As a Design Manager, you'll lead and deliver various project types, nurturing positive client relationships and mentoring junior staff while ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery.
Requirements
- Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts
- Maintain awareness of existing clients' business objectives, plans, and market trends
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams
- Prepare and communicate project work plans, budgets, and deliverables
- Manage client, team, and project coordination
- Take ownership of problems and resolution planning
- Support new business development
- Contribute to project reports and staffing meetings
- Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance