
Designer – Interiors – Mid Level
Job Description
Your Role
We are seeking an Interiors-focused architectural designer to join our Los Angeles team. You'll combine creativity, storytelling, and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce experience driven spaces for clients. The ideal candidate has exceptional design skills, mixed-use experience, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts.
What You Will Do
Lead/assist a project team in developing the aesthetic design and preparing the interior design, including drawings and specifications
Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
Participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications
Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction
Develop design documentation at all stages of the project from test-fit plans, finishes & materials concepts, and selection of products.
Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
Manage client expectations, and coordinate team and consultant communications
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Computer skills should include a minimum of Revit and Adobe Programs.
Ability to prioritize and manage the design of multiple projects.
Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
NCIDQ preferred but not required; working toward licensure is supported and encouraged
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
**The base salary will be estimated between $78,000 - $95,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
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 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.