Interior Designer - Mid Level

Interior Designer - Mid Level page is loaded## Interior Designer - Mid Level locations:
Kansas City, MO, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R-15924

Gensler  is quickly growing and we’re seeking entrepreneurial and like-minded creatives who share a desire to have an imprint on shaping the future of our city and beyond.  Ideally, we are looking for talented individuals whose experience may include mixed-use, hospitality, sports, workplace interiors, and education.  Our culture is centered around a belief that great design matters. We also believe doing great work should be fun and rewarding.

Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships and if you want to join a rapidly emerging design-centered practice in KC, we should talk!
** Your Role
** As a Gensler
** Interior Designer,
** you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional design skills, a background in interior design and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You are an integral member of the design team who relishes contributing a point of view and craves participation in conceptual thought-processes and design exploration.
** 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
* Creates initial concept packages with a strong design story, to guide the design process through project completion
* Conducts programming efforts through space planning studies to arrive at final approved plan that meet the goals of clients
* Sculpts interior spaces as a holistic experience including specification of furniture, lighting, artwork and finishes/materials
* Leads day-to-day project coordination efforts with the ability to prioritize deadlines, manage communication and coordination with clients and consultants
* Communicates conceptual design ideas through 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings
* Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
* Participates in the construction administration of projects - including review of submittals and finish samples as well as value engineering efforts to maintain design intent
** Your Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from an accredited program
* 5+ years of interior design experience
* NCIDQ or CID Certification required
* LEED Accreditation a plus
* Proficient in Sketch Up and Revit
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
* Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
* Rendering and visual communication skills are highly valued
* Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
* Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables
** TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
** This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Kansas City, Missouri area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at   study on what it’s like living in Kansas City!
** 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…