Interior Designer

Gensler; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Gensler in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to fuse creativity with technical and business insight, delivering purposeful, functional spaces. You will contribute robust interior architecture expertise, manage client needs, and mentor teammates to uphold innovative design standards.

You will collaborate across teams, shape projects from concept through construction, and apply sustainable practices, leveraging Revit and related tools to communicate design concepts effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited program.
• 6-10 years of relevant interior design and interior architecture experience within a commercial design firm.
• Experience delivering Workplace Interiors, Commercial Offices, City and County Government interiors, and Education spaces is preferred.
• NCIDQ certification or in-progress status—contact for guidance if applicable.
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Highly proficient with Revit.
• LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for interior design deliverables that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
• Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices
• Responsible for the selection and presentation of furniture systems, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
• Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
• Select interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Lead design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Serve as a primary contact for external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Guide and mentor less experienced teammates

Skills

Leadership and communication

Revit

Project presentation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture/Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Your Role

As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s team in Charlotte, your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You have exceptional interior architecture and design skills, a background in interior architecture and interior design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will be an integral part of our teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment.

Description

As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s team in Charlotte, your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You have exceptional interior architecture and design skills, a background in interior architecture and interior design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will be an integral part of our teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for interior design deliverables that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
• Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices
• Responsible for the selection and presentation of furniture systems, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
• Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
• Select interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Lead design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Serve as a primary contact for external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Guide and mentor less experienced teammates

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited program
• 6-10 years of relevant interior design and interior architecture experience within a commercial design firm
• Experience designing and delivering project types such as: Workplace Interiors, Commercial Office Buildings, City and County Government buildings and interiors, and Education spaces is preferred
• Great reputation in the design community with clients, vendors and consultants
• NCIDQ certified (If you are in the process of obtaining certification, feel free to contact [e-mail] to discuss whether there is another position that may be aligned with your background)
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Highly proficient with Revit
• LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices

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.

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 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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