Studio Director – Workplace Interiors

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a Studio Director and market leader to join our Denver office—someone who is passionate about design, leadership, and shaping the future of workplace environments. At Gensler, our collaborative studio model is built on values, culture, and a commitment to excellence. As a Studio Director, you’ll serve as a client, business, people, and project leader—guiding teams, building relationships, and driving strategic growth across our practice areas.

In this role, you’ll leverage your deep experience in workplace interiors and exceptional design skills to lead diverse, high-profile projects from concept through completion. You’ll inspire and mentor talented creatives, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and ensure design solutions are both visionary and responsive to client needs. With a strong business acumen and a passion for the business of design, you’ll help capture new opportunities, strengthen client partnerships, and position Gensler as a leader in creating environments that promote connection, creativity, and well-being.

What You Will Do

Leadership

• Enable the team to reach their individual potential and maintain a positive team environment

• Manage your team with an “open door policy”

• Build staff capabilities through programs that improve individual design skills, technical skills, communication and project management

• Provide a creative, innovative and nurturing environment in your studio by developing an effective coaching/mentoring program

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Client Development/Market Positioning

• Market and develop new business on a consistent basis

• Place a strong emphasis on marketing Gensler in an effort to win new projects and increase Gensler’s visibility

• Ensure prompt and timely response to all proposal requests

• Work closely with our marketing team to ensure business development reporting, lead generation, fee development, project marketing and proposal writing

Staff Development

• Work closely with your staff to ensure an outstanding team experience

• Oversee hiring, employee work performance, learning, professional development, appointment input and evaluation

Projects

• Responsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in Gensler

• Grow business for interiors projects with a focus on, but not limited to, the following practice areas: Workplace, Repositioning, Landlord Services, Commercial Office Buildings, Mixed Use, Aviation and Hospitality

Financial

• Monitor budgets and profitability targets for your studio

• Oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures

• Responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projections

Management

• Responsible for overall management of the studio

• Represent the interests of the studio to ensure issues are addressed and resolved expeditiously

• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations

General

• Work closely with Project Managers, Finance team, Human Resources team and Office Directors

• Demonstrate dignity, respect, and professional attitude

• Build and improve external firm image by active participation in appropriate organizations (AIA, RDI, NCIDQ, etc.) and maintain contact with current and potential clients

• Participate in office meetings - collaborate with other Studio Directors, Office Management and staff

• Develop a strategy for Best Practice integration, client satisfaction, and cross studio integration

• Focus on global relationship building, recruiting and service integration

Your Qualifications

• Project experience across many practice areas with a focus on workplace interiors

• Proven leadership and business development skills

• Certified interior designer preferred

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the interior design and/or architecture field

• Experience in guiding the operations of a studio; both in the mentorship and development of staff, as well as fiscal oversight

• Strong client relationships are preferred

• High level of drive and collaborative spirit to help grow a dynamic studio with engaged team members

• Able to travel to other Gensler offices or client project locations as needed

• Excellent references and personal portfolio of work

Please upload your portfolio/work samples along with your resume.

*This is not a remote or hybrid position. The successful candidate is expected to be in the Denver office.*

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions 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. 

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range for base salary is $115,000 – $140,000 annually + bonuses + benefits.**