Interior Designer

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; 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 Washington, DC seeks an experienced Interior Designer to blend creativity and technical skill with business sense to create functional, beautiful spaces. You will manage interior architecture deliverables, lead design development, and mentor teammates while collaborating with clients, consultants, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling, Revit proficiency, and FF&E selections for workplace interiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture
• 6–10 years of interior design/architecture experience in a commercial design firm
• 3+ years in workplace interiors design and delivery
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, and relationship management skills
• Proficient with Revit; LEED/WELL preferred
• NCIDQ certification (on path acceptable)

Responsibilities

• Interpret client needs and translate into space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, and documentation
• Deliver design solutions using best practices with independent judgment
• Lead FF&E selection, color palettes, and lighting concepts
• Create 3D models and communication views using Revit, SketchUp, or similar tools
• Develop interior finishes, ceilings, elevations, details, and construction documents
• Lead design support during completion and execution of concepts
• Serve as primary contact for external consultants, product reps, and fabricators
• Mentor less experienced teammates

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship management

Revit

NCIDQ

LEED AP

WELL AP

Education

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

Tools

Revit

Job description

As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s team in Washington, D.C., 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
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience designing and delivering workplace interiors projects is required
• Great reputation in the design community with clients, vendors and consultants
• NCIDQ certified (if you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact [e-mail] to determine whether there may be another role that is 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

*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new teammate in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office.

**The estimated base salary range for this position is $82,000 - $100,000 plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. 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 Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.

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

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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.

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 .

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