Interior Designer - Mid Level
Gensler
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Gensler Ottawa is seeking an experienced interior designer to join a thoughtful team focused on culture, time and place. Lead design development from programming through construction documentation, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to create meaningful spaces.
The role requires a Bachelor's in Interior Design, 6+ years' post-grad experience, NCIDQ/CID, and strong proficiency in Revit and Enscape. A portfolio showcasing workplace projects is essential, along with strong communication
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school.
- 6+ years of post-grad interior design experience.
- NCIDQ/CID required.
- Portfolio must include workplace projects.
- Proficient in Revit and Enscape.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.
- To be considered, resume submission must be accompanied with a portfolio PDF.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with your team on developing the design for sensational spaces.
- Perform interior design assignments including 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.
- Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project.
- Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction.
- Create 3D software renderings - Enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts.
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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.
- Collaborate with your team on developing the design for sensational spaces
- 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 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
- Experience in the role described above
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
- 6+ yearsof post-grad interior design experience
- NCIDQ/CID required
- Portfolio must include workplace projects
- 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
- Proficient in Revit and Enscape
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
- To be considered, resume submission must be accompanied with a portfolio PDF.
**The base salary range will be estimated between $67,000-$82,500. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | 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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff‑riforitive 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 appliccable regulatory laws.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.
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 talentacquisition@gensler.com .
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