Interior Designer

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in Washington, DC is seeking an Interior Designer to join our team. You will blend creativity with technical knowledge and business sense to deliver purposeful, functional, and beautiful spaces for clients, with a portfolio of innovative concepts and leadership within the design team.

Responsibilities include space planning, schematic design, construction documents, FF&E, finishes, and coordinating with external consultants.

Qualifications

• Leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience using Revit for interior design documentation and coordination.
• NCIDQ certification or on-path; LEED accreditation or WELL AP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client needs and deliver interior design deliverables including space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices.
• Select FF&E, color palettes, lighting, and materials; lead 3D modeling and digital communication of concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited program

Tools

Revit

Job description

Your Role

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

Salary and Benefits

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. 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.

See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.

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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 [e-mail].