Design Strategist - Data Analytics + Insights at Gensler · New York

Summary: Gensler is a leading design firm focused on enabling transformation through creative and collaborative strategies. They are seeking a Design Strategist to work on data-driven projects, collaborating with teams to develop insights and solutions that support client objectives across various sectors. Responsibilities: - Collaborate closely with Strategy Leads and Directors on work sessions with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders - Assist in the planning and performing of user research and data collection activities - Help develop analytical methodologies for solving business problems to make portfolio or enterprise-level decisions - Analyze large scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to determine impact on business goals, organizational culture, or performance criteria for spatial design - Support projects that explore data modeling and statistical analysis (e.g., clustering, regression) to uncover workplace patterns - Assist in building automation tools to increase efficiency and scalability for clients - Interface with Gensler ‘s Design Technology team to orchestrate complex, multi-sourced data analysis and management - Collaborate on developing scenarios (with plans, data, feedback, relevant precedents, etc) to illustrate a range of relevant solutions, based on the research, that meet client objectives - Support project findings through compelling presentations, reports, posters, videos, websites, etc - Interface with Gensler design studios to ensure the seamless transition of design strategy into design implementation Required Qualifications: - 0-2 years of relevant professional experience in data-driven research, strategy, or design - Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, organizational psychology, or similar fields - Experience with research methodologies and activities, and can work with both qualitative and quantitative data - Curious about how data connects to human behavior, culture, design, and space - Enjoy open-ended exploration, digging into data to uncover insights that were not obvious at first - Clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and/or point of view - Enthusiastic collaborator and able to work successfully with a range of other disciplines who complement your experience - Critical and creative thinker, with a solution-oriented mindset - Respond proactively and thoughtfully to feedback from clients and colleagues - Can graphically visualize information and ideas, able to effectively use charts, and graphics to represent and communicate findings and complex ideas - Can draft strong narratives in support of graphical findings/insights - Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and management - Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets - Proficiency with data modeling, clustering, or regression analysis Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework in Math, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other quantitative fields is a plus - Proficiency in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker is a plus - Experience working with Power Query or Google App Script - Experience working with workplace performance data and survey data is a plus - Familiarity with Python (numpy/pandas/sklearn), R, or SQL is a plus - Familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite Required Skills: Data analysis, Research methodologies, Data visualization Important Skills: Statistical analysis, Data modeling, Excel/Google Sheets Nice-to-Have Skills: Proactive feedback response Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness programs, Flex spending, Paid holidays, Paid time off, 401k, Profit sharing, Employee stock ownership, Twice annual bonus opportunities, Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees, Tuition for certain eligible programs or classes