Responsibilities

• Regional Communications Leadership & Strategy
• Develop and lead an integrated communications strategy for the Northwest Region in partnership with regional and office leadership.
• Establish annual communications priorities that support regional business objectives, growth opportunities, and market positioning.
• Identify and shape strategic narratives that elevate Gensler's leadership in design, innovation, sustainability, workplace, cities, and emerging market sectors.
• Serve as the senior communications advisor to regional leadership and key business leaders.
• Executive Communications & Thought Leadership
• Lead executive communications strategy for Regional Managing Principals, Office Managing Directors, and practice leaders.
• Develop executive positioning, messaging frameworks, strategic presentations, keynote narratives, and high-profile communications.
• Guide the region's thought leadership agenda, ensuring alignment with Gensler's firmwide priorities and regional business opportunities.
• Counsel leaders on communication strategies that enhance visibility, influence, and industry leadership.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, executive communications, or strategic communications, including significant leadership and team management experience.
• Experience developing and leading communications strategies for complex organizations, preferably within architecture, design, commercial real estate, professional services, technology, or related industries.
• Proven track record advising senior executives and business leaders on communications strategy and reputation management.
• Strong media relationships and experience securing high-impact business, design, real estate, and innovation coverage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing communications during sensitive business or reputational situations.
• Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives while operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.