As a Mid Level Gensler Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for our clients. You should have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture with a focus on Interiors or Interior Design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment. You should have a great reputation in the design community at large.
What You Will Do
Perform interior design assignments that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
Perform work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures.
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting.
Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Enscape or other software, and create digital 3D views to communicate design concepts.
Generate interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction.
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.
Guide and mentor junior designers.
Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff.
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school.
5+ years of design experience.
Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
Proficient in Revit & Enscape; programs such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and Sketchup are a plus.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications.
Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to discuss this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification.
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Compensation
Compensation is based upon experience and the estimated range is $85,000 – $100,000 annually + bonuses + benefits.
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.
About Us
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 52 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. 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, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.