Designer - Senior

About the role

Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
• Provide strategically minded design leadership and support for organization, production and execution of design projects
• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite
• Lead and participate in generating interior architectural, finish and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details along with corresponding specifications and schedules
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize design and budgetary goals of the client
• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff
• Help to nurture and sustain client relations with a large tech client
• Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs
• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 10+ years of relevant interior design experience in corporate workplace with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work
• Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales
• Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept
• NCIDQ certified is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and proper specifications and procurement of same
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with multiple projects in various stages of development

Qualifications

• Excited to experiment with emerging technologies

Skills

• Communication and presentation skills
• Design iteration and problem-solving abilities
• Project management and coordination skills
• Collaboration and mentoring skills
• Client relationship management
• Technical proficiency with design software
• Visual communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability

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 Awareness 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.

Pay

The base salary range will be between $100k-$130k. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

Schedule

Not specified