Designer – Workplace Interiors – Mid Level

Description

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. 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.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

As a Gensler Designer with the Work 2 Studio in Washington, D.C., your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for our incredible clients. With you as part of the team, our designs have never been so engaging.

• Collaborate on interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers to deliver project milestones.
• Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives.
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination.
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and training to teammates as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture from an accredited program.
• 6-10 years of relevant interior architecture and interior design experience for workplaces (offices).
• Highly proficient in Revit.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch Up.
• Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials.
• Outstanding conceptual 3‑dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D and other modeling software programs.
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview.

For consideration, please submit resume and a portfolio with relevant work samples.

• This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic D.C. office.
• The estimated base salary range for this position is $74,000-$103,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings,…