Design Resource Librarian + FF&E Specialist

Your Role

As a Design Resource Librarian and FF&E Specialist
, you will manage the daily operations of the Austin Office Resource Library while providing reference, research, education, and instructional services to Austin team members.

This involves researching architecture and interior design trends, products, materials, publications, and periodicals. You will procure, update, and file reference and sample materials, using a variety of internal and external research resources to identify future trends. New products and innovations will be reviewed and learning events hosted.

• Curate a library that is inclusive of high‑quality, aesthetically superior, and sustainable building and interior design materials.
• Curate a library that meets the needs of design teams and is consistent with other Gensler South Central Regional libraries.
• Organize materials in an orderly way that gives the design teams safe and easy access.
• Provide visually compelling rotating product displays and/or vignettes.
• Designate and coordinate project layout space and storage within the library.
• Create and maintain a library budget.
• Maintain existing vendor relationships and establish new contacts with manufacturers and vendors, including introducing new materials, coordinating displays and product presentations, and continuing education classes (CEUs).
• Work with manufacturers and their representatives to cull discontinued material from the library and regularly update products on the shelves.
• Coordinate the returning, refiling, and donating of discarded and discontinued materials.
• Maintain the Gensler vendor directory (Designer Pages) with current vendor contact information.
• Educate new and existing staff on proper library procedures, protocols, and how to use the Designer Pages and Materials Bank.
• Assist design teams in locating materials and information, and assist in product research.
• Monitor industry‑related digital periodicals to follow current trends and assess emerging trends and their impact on the library’s assortment.
• Attend educational seminars, trade shows, and industry networking events.
• Oversee the San Antonio library (responsibilities as above).

• Utilize knowledge of contract and custom furniture and technology, lighting solutions, finishes, materials, color selections, and .
• Produce furniture plans, specifications, material selections, and schedules needed for construction documentation independently or with minimal supervision.
• Produce mood, material, and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision.
• Independently create material palettes and inspiration image boards.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Interior Design or a related creative field.
• Minimum five years of experience in Interior Design or a related industry.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Excel at developing client and vendor relationships.
• Experience and understanding of the interior design and architecture industry.
• Excellent color sense and great passion for design.
• Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables.
• Passionate, self‑starting, dedicated, efficient, creative.
• Knowledge of and keen interest in event planning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, InDesign, Revit, Photoshop, and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of trade resources and vendors.
• Initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs of materials.
• Willing and able to travel to the San Antonio office.

* This is an in‑person position. Successful candidates will be located in Austin, Texas.*

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