Designer - Workplace Interiors - Mid Level

Gensler • Full-time • New York, United States of America • 2w ago

Your Role

You will join a talented, thoughtful team that works to create meaningful experiences and environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture, yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The results is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We believe spaces must be engaging and we strive to create playful environments that surprise and delight all who enter.

What You Will Do

Utilize your experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Effectively communicate design ideas by hand sketching and/or digital graphics
Independently create material palettes and inspiration image boards
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permittingofficials
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project
Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings – enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

Experience in the role described above
High resourcefulness of creative unique materials, furniture, and fixtures
Excellent color sense, and great passion for design
Excellent graphic design, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
Passionate, self-starting, dedicated, efficient
Enjoys both taking responsibility and team collaboration
Passion for both big picture design ideas and the details
Facility with 3D conceptualization (digitally or by hand) a plus
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
5+ years of post-grad interior design experience
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D, Rhino, Grasshopper, and other modeling software programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
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 talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.

To be considered, resume submission must be accompanied with a portfolio PDF.

**The base salary range will be estimated between $88,500 - $110,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler 

As a people-first organization, 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.