Designer - Senior

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Gensler in New York is seeking a senior interior designer to lead comprehensive design assignments from programming through construction documentation, delivering compelling, high‑quality work. You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships, including a large tech client, while advancing design quality and project outcomes.

A 10+ year corporate interior design background and a degree in Interior Design or Architecture are

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate interior design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Degree in Interior Design or Architecture required; NCIDQ preferred.
• Ability to present design concepts and rationales to clients.
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Enscape and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design assignments from programming through construction documentation.
• Provide design leadership and support for project organization and execution.
• Iterate designs with team using 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Develop interior architectural plans, elevations, and schedules with specs.
• Collaborate with external consultants, furniture dealers, and clients.
• Mentor junior designers and manage multiple projects across teams.
• Nurture client relations, including a major tech client.
• Contribute to office activities and promote interdisciplinary design.
• Promote Gensler's culture of design quality and excellence.

Skills

Interior design leadership

Project management

Communication

Concept development

Space planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ preferred

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Your Role

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.

What You Will Do

• Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
• Provide strategically minded design leadership and support for organization, production and execution of design projects
• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite
• Lead and participate in generating interior architectural, finish and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details along with corresponding specifications and schedules
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize design and budgetary goals of the client
• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff
• Help to nurture and sustain client relations with a large tech client
• Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs
• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler's culture of design quality and excellence

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 10+ years of relevant interior design experience in corporate workplace with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work
• Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, as well as finished project photos
• Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales
• Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept
• NCIDQ certified is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and proper specifications and procurement of same
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with multiple projects in various stages of development
• Excited to experiment with emerging technologies

Salary & Compensation

The base salary range will be between $100k-$130k. 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.

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.

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afflative 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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