Designer - Retail & Hospitality - Senior

About the role

Gensler is seeking a Senior Designer with 10-15 years of experience to join our Bay Area Lifestyle Studio. The ideal candidate will lead interior design projects from programming through construction, collaborate with senior team members, and demonstrate a strong portfolio of hospitality and retail design.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts through all phases of design and construction
• Collaborate with Design Manager and Interior Design Director to ensure client and project needs are heard and exceeded
• Create compelling story boards and generate conceptual design options including reference imagery, look and feel palettes, furniture, decorative lighting, and millwork
• Develop design and selection of furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), interior finishes, and decorative lighting
• Prepare design presentations with guidance from Interior Design Director and be open to a change in direction when needed
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers during the design and implementation process and ensure adherence to approved design intent
• Ensure seamless technical application of selected finish and material palette
• Generate 3D views to communicate design concepts by utilizing modeling software (Revit, Sketchup, Enscape or other) and post-production software (Photoshop or similar)
• Review and contribute when needed to reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, procurement agents, and fabricators
• Conduct site visits, field verification, punch walks, and installation oversight as needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining design quality, schedules, and budgets
• Contribute to and lead office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture
• 10+ years of Interior Design experience in hospitality and/or retail practice areas
• High level of industry knowledge and proven commitment to community and industry organizations
• NCIDQ certification, LEED accreditation, and/ or WELL AP preferred
• Experience delivering highly sustainable design solutions
• Able to work independently or while leading collaborative teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Revit and other computer design programs
• A strong portfolio demonstrating significant hospitality and/or retail projects

Benefits

The base salary will be estimated between $107,000 – $140,000, plus bonuses and benefits. This is contingent on relevant experience.

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.