Job Description
As a Gensler Interior Designer you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional conceptual design skills, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You are an integral member of the design team who itches to contribute a point of view and craves participation in conceptual thought process and design exploration. With you as part of our team, interiors have never been so engaging.
What You Will Do
Team leader of interior design projects that include visioning and programming client needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
Strive to elevate design quality on every project
Lead design presentations and develop effective client relationships as trusted advisor
Engage in marketing and business development efforts
Mentor and motivate your teams
Foster and cultivate a culture of design in the office and strive to elevate design quality on projects.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
10+ years of interior architecture/design experience of varying project types with an emphasis on workplace, hospitality, commercial office buildings, residential, and mixed-use design
NCIDQ required
Advanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SPEXX a plus
Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
For consideration, please submit resume and work samples.
**The base salary range will be estimated between $100,000 - $120,000 . Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **
Life at Gensler
As a people-first organization, 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.