Analyst - Junior

Design Strategy at Gensler is focused on enabling transformation – our creative and collaborative approach, supported by data and intelligence, enables impactful change and evolution of our clients’ organization, culture, and environment. We are a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creative and analytical thinkers who apply proven research tools and practical methodologies to solve complex problems related to space, people, operations, finance, and technology. Our practice in Morristown is growing and we are looking for design analysts to focus on our broad range of services including workplace strategy, real estate portfolio strategy, change management, and design guidelines. We are looking for emerging leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit who will help us develop and strengthen our client relationships and evolve our practice. Currently, we are primarily focused on defining hybrid strategies and developing holistic experiences for a wide range of influential organizations such as major corporations, healthcare providers, cultural institutions, developers, and universities. Your Role As an Analyst, you will be a core member of our multi-disciplinary teams working with a wide range of clients across industries and sectors to evaluate their current conditions, define their goals, and develop integrated strategies for how their environment, technology, policies, and services can support their objectives. Your work will span a wide range of scales, from pilot projects that test new ideas to global strategies and programs. Working with your project team, you’ll support user research activities, synthesize data and feedback into meaningful insights, and develop innovative future state concepts and solutions. What You Will Do Collaboratively plan and perform user research and data collection activities. Design and support engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to determine impact on business goals, organizational culture, or performance criteria for spatial design. Synthesize information and data into relevant findings told through presentations, reports, posters, videos, websites, etc. Develop compelling content that enables clients to visualize and understand the benefits and implications of our strategies and recommendations, such as the impact on space supply and occupancy demand data, business goals, and organizational culture. Articulate and represent scenarios (with plans, data, feedback, relevant precedents, etc) to illustrate a range of relevant solutions (e.g. design concepts, work styles, program, service models, etc) based on the research that meet the client’s objects and expresses the tradeoffs associated each option. Define and develop concepts and prototypes of experiences, programs, services, and spaces to test with users and stakeholders. Support the interface with Gensler design studios to ensure the seamless transition of design strategy into the design implementation phase. Your Qualifications 1 years of relevant professional experience and an undergraduate or master’s degree in architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, organizational psychology, or similar fields. A background in the design of the built environment (architecture, interior design, urban design, etc.). A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent command of fundamental communication design including composition, information graphics, and persuasive writing. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required), and Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), and other visual communication tools. Fluency with digital collaboration tools such as Miro, Mural, Microsoft Teams, etc. Familiarity with design software such as Revit and AutoCAD is a plus. Familiarity with website development software/language, Readymag, Square Space and other technologies is a plus. Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools such as Invision, Sketch, and AdobeXD is a plus. To be considered, please include 2-3 project examples and a cover letter as part of your submission. 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. Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 52 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful. 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