Interior Designer - Cities - Mid Level

Gensler • New York, NY

8h • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

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 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 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 permitting officials 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 Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school 5-8 years of interior design experience Outstanding graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas throughout the process. Portfolios should include well organized examples of design work as well as relevant finish palates, test fitting, working visualizations, and design documentation Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, Rhino and Revit Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices NCIDQ License required. For consideration, please submit resume and portfolio in PDF format. Cover Letter optional. The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $95,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 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 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [e-mail].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
• 5-8 years of interior design experience
• Outstanding graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas throughout the process. Portfolios should include well organized examples of design work as well as relevant finish palates, test fitting, working visualizations, and design documentation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, Rhino and Revit
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices
• NCIDQ License required
• For consideration, please submit resume and portfolio in PDF format.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
• 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 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 permitting officials
• 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

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities
• Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees