Designer - Lifestyle - Junior

Gensler; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

disability

wellness programs

flex spending

paid holidays

paid time off

401k

profit sharing

employee stock ownership

twice annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler in Houston seeks a Designer to blend creativity and technical know‑how, producing functionally beautiful spaces. You’ll collaborate with a design team to elevate design quality and gain recognition for clients and the firm.

You are integral to the design team, contributing perspectives and engaging in conceptual thought-processes and exploration. This in-person role is based in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from an accredited program.
• 2-5 years of interior design experience, with interest or background on residential, retail, or hospitality projects.
• Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables (furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications).
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient.
• LEED Accreditation a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 the completion and execution of design concepts.
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.

Skills

Interior design experience

Communication

Flexibility for concurrent projects

LEED accreditation

Design concepts communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture or related field

Job description

Locations

Houston, TX, US

Contract Type

Full-time

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 innovative ideas to solve challenging problems on a variety of Projects. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone.

Your Role

As a Gensler Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with talented colleagues to enhance Gensler's culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for our clients and the firm. 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

• 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 the completion and execution of design concepts
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from an accredited program
• 2-5 years of interior design experience, with interest or background working on residential, retail, or hospitality projects
• Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables (furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications)
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
• Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
• LEED Accreditation a plus

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S.!

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 Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

Notice to Applicants

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive 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 and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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