New

Workplace Strategist

Gensler
$92525000.00-$124000000.00
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, California, San Francisco
220 Montgomery Street (Show on map)
Nov 10, 2026
General Information Posting Date 11-09-2026 Time Type Full-Time Job ID 9391 Areas of Expertise Strategy Job Category Strategy Locations San Francisco, CA, US Description Your Role What if your research could reshape how thousands of people experience work? As a Workplace Strategist in Gensler's San Francisco office, you'll turn research, data, and human insights into strategies that help organizations rethink where, how, and why people work. Partnering with multidisciplinary teams and clients, you'll uncover opportunities, challenge assumptions, and translate complex questions into workplace strategies that inspire design. You'll bring a strong foundation in workplace or design strategy and a curiosity for what's next. Through research, discovery, facilitation, and storytelling, you'll transform insights into meaningful recommendations that help clients navigate evolving workplace needs. We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, energized by both big-picture thinking and the details that bring ideas to life. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can build relationships, contribute fresh perspectives, and grow alongside some of the industry's leading thinkers and practitioners. If you're ready to turn insight into influence and help shape the future of work, we'd love to see what you'll bring to Gensler. What You Will Do Design and support client engagement activities across a broad range of industries and services, including change management, organizational development, campus and workplace strategy, experience strategy, data analytics, and real estate portfolio strategy. Gather, analyze, and interpret research and data to uncover user insights, identify opportunities, and inform client business and performance objectives. Collaborate on complex strategy projects for a diverse range of local, regional, and global clients. Design and facilitate virtual and in-person workshops for groups ranging from 4 to 40+ participants. Synthesize research, information, and data into meaningful insights, strategic recommendations, and compelling narratives. Develop client-facing presentations, reports, recommendations, and other communication materials with guidance from the Project/Strategy Director. Collaborate with design teams, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other partners to achieve overall project objectives. Participate in project phases as appropriate, including conceptual design, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and production. Support the development of emerging services and strategy offerings aligned with evolving practice-area and client needs. Your Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, interior design, business administration, and/or organization development. 5+ years of professional experience, executing projects in one or more areas related to design strategy, space planning, management consulting, market research, corporate strategy, real estate services, product development, or related Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), virtual facilitation, communication and engagement platforms like Miro and Microsoft Teams Experience with Tableau, Power BI, and Qualtrics is a plus Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. To be considered: Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus in PDF format This is not a hybrid or remote position. The base salary will be estimated between $92,525K- $124,000K plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant experience.* In addition to a competitive compensation package, Gensler offers two annual bonuses, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), comprehensive benefits, and access to industry-leading resources, professional development, mentorship, and a global network of design experts 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. Join us in shaping the future of design! NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.