Designer - Interiors - Junior

About the role

As a Junior Designer in Gensler's Oakland studio, you will help shape inspiring workplace environments, commercial office developments, repositioning projects, and sports-related destinations that bring people together through shared experiences. Working alongside talented designers and industry leaders, you will contribute throughout the design process, from concept development through construction administration, while building the skills and experience to accelerate your career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
• Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
• 2-5 years of related project experience or internship experience at commercial interior design or architecture firm
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray a plus
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
• Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and/or in-process for state licensure is a plus but not a requirement
• LEED Accredited Professional or in process
• Able to work in person in the office 5 days a week
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively and have the ability to take direction from senior designers / architects
• Clear verbal communication abilities and are detail-oriented
• Possess a visual communication style and are able to think and visualize in three-dimensions

Benefits

This is not a remote role, we look forward to working with our new Designer in our incredible Oakland, CA office. The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 – $82,000. 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.