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Posting Date
09-10-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9009
Areas of Expertise
Brand Design
Job Category
Brand, Graphics, Digital Media
Locations
Washington, DC, US
Posting Location: Baltimore, MD, US
Description
Gensler’s Brand Design studio brings design and strategic consulting services dedicated to crafting purposeful brands for business- and consumer-oriented clients from small to large. We amp up the emotional power for every brand client we work with, using all the media of today’s diverse landscape, to make meaningful experiences for their people.
We need a 5-star designer who’s going to make our team even better with wild creativity, thoughtful insight, and a passion for making unforgettable brands (maybe some jazz hands in there too).
Your Role
The ideal brand designer has a background in environmental graphic design, signage and wayfinding design, and some prior experience designing visual identity systems, brand collateral and communications applications such as social media, presentations, digital marketing, swag, or anything else that contributes to brand fidelity.
You will work on a wide variety of visual identities, environmental graphics, branded environments and wayfinding projects, working with clients, project directors, teams, fabricators and others.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to all facets of a project from concept to execution, designing and developing multiple concepts and refining them through client reviews to final implementation.
- Create Signage Location Plans, Message Schedules and Design Intent Documentation for projects of various sizes.
- Coordinate the development of documentation for construction and installation for signage systems.
- Travel occasionally to client sites to perform signage surveys, oversee installs, and conduct punch lists.
- Produce design identity guidelines, production-ready artwork, and other materials in support of clients, under the direction of the project team.
- Collaborate with multiple internal design practices, including workplace, retail, education, sports, and health & wellness.
- Coordinate closely with clients, designers, architects, general contractors and fabricators.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design or similar.
- 8-10 years of experience in visual identity design, brand systems, and designing in user-experience based environments.
- Experience working in industrial/product/signage detailing and production industry.
- Digital/video experience or exhibit/environmental graphic design experience a plus.
- Exposure to real estate business, architectural or interior design plans, sections, elevations and details is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), MS Office, and/or CAD.
- Sketchup & Revit experience a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.
Please submit a portfolio and resume in PDF format.
Compensation
- The base salary range is estimated to be between $86,000 - $103,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience.
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 Awareness 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.
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.
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General Information
Posting Date
09-10-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9009
Areas of Expertise
Brand Design
Job Category
Brand, Graphics, Digital Media
Locations
Washington, DC, US
Posting Location: Baltimore, MD, US
Description
Gensler’s Brand Design studio brings design and strategic consulting services dedicated to crafting purposeful brands for business- and consumer-oriented clients from small to large. We amp up the emotional power for every brand client we work with, using all the media of today’s diverse landscape, to make meaningful experiences for their people.
We need a 5-star designer who’s going to make our team even better with wild creativity, thoughtful insight, and a passion for making unforgettable brands (maybe some jazz hands in there too).
Your Role
The ideal brand designer has a background in environmental graphic design, signage and wayfinding design, and some prior experience designing visual identity systems, brand collateral and communications applications such as social media, presentations, digital marketing, swag, or anything else that contributes to brand fidelity.
You will work on a wide variety of visual identities, environmental graphics, branded environments and wayfinding projects, working with clients, project directors, teams, fabricators and others.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to all facets of a project from concept to execution, designing and developing multiple concepts and refining them through client reviews to final implementation.
- Create Signage Location Plans, Message Schedules and Design Intent Documentation for projects of various sizes.
- Coordinate the development of documentation for construction and installation for signage systems.
- Travel occasionally to client sites to perform signage surveys, oversee installs, and conduct punch lists.
- Produce design identity guidelines, production-ready artwork, and other materials in support of clients, under the direction of the project team.
- Collaborate with multiple internal design practices, including workplace, retail, education, sports, and health & wellness.
- Coordinate closely with clients, designers, architects, general contractors and fabricators.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design or similar.
- 8-10 years of experience in visual identity design, brand systems, and designing in user-experience based environments.
- Experience working in industrial/product/signage detailing and production industry.
- Digital/video experience or exhibit/environmental graphic design experience a plus.
- Exposure to real estate business, architectural or interior design plans, sections, elevations and details is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), MS Office, and/or CAD.
- Sketchup & Revit experience a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.
Please submit a portfolio and resume in PDF format.
Compensation
- The base salary range is estimated to be between $86,000 - $103,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience.
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 Awareness 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Brand Designer
Document your degree's design relevance
PERM requires your degree field to directly match the Brand Designer role's educational requirement. If your degree is in a adjacent field like fine arts or marketing, gather transcripts and a credential evaluation showing coursework in visual communication or branding before your employer files.
Verify the job posting meets PERM standards
The DOL requires employers to post the Brand Designer role publicly as part of recruitment testing. Confirm your offer letter lists a bachelor's degree in a design-related field as the minimum requirement, not just 'preferred,' or the PERM application can be rejected.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Brand Designer openings by employers who have previously filed PERM labor certifications. Companies with an established immigration process move faster and are less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-filing when OFLC processing stretches past 500 days.
Ask about SOC code classification upfront
Employers file PERM under a Standard Occupational Classification code that determines the prevailing wage requirement. Brand Designer roles can fall under Graphic Designers or Art Directors depending on seniority. Confirm which code your employer intends to use before your priority date is locked in.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for the Brand Designer SOC code in your work location. Your employer must pay at least the certified wage, so knowing the floor before salary discussions protects your sponsorship eligibility.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 filing implications
Most Brand Designer roles qualify under EB-3 as professional positions requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a National Interest Waiver, which is rare for design roles. Confirm with your employer which category they intend to file under before accepting the offer.
Green Card Brand Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Brand Designer role qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Brand Designer positions that require a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field qualify under the EB-3 professional category. Roles requiring a master's degree or offering an advanced-degree professional track may qualify under EB-2. The employer must file a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Brand Designer?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 65,000 registrations annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, has no annual cap at the petition stage, and leads to lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing can take two to three years before you even reach the visa queue, whereas H-1B status can begin within months.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Brand Designer?
PERM labor certification at DOL currently averages over 500 calendar days for analyst review cases. After certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, which takes six to eight months on standard processing or two to three weeks with premium processing. If you're from a backlogged country like India or China, the visa queue after I-140 approval can add years. Most other nationalities move to adjustment of status within one to two years of I-140 approval.
What should I look for in a Brand Designer job listing to confirm green card sponsorship is available?
Look for explicit language stating the employer will sponsor employment-based permanent residency or file a PERM labor certification, not just H-1B or 'work authorization assistance.' The job description should list a specific degree requirement rather than 'preferred,' since PERM requires a defined minimum qualification. Use Migrate Mate to search Brand Designer roles filtered by employers with active green card sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork from your search.
Can I switch employers during the green card process as a Brand Designer?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, using AC21 portability. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Brand Designers, moving to a closely related design or creative role typically qualifies, but a shift into a management or unrelated field may not. Consult USCIS guidance on AC21 portability before making a move.