Interior Designer — Collaborative, Budget-Smart Spaces (DC)

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler in Washington, DC seeks a Designer to blend creativity with technical and business acumen to create functionally beautiful spaces for a diverse client base. You will collaborate across interior architecture and design phases, coordinating with project teams to meet milestones and budgets.

The role requires a 3–6 year track record in commercial design, proficiency with Revit, SketchUp and AutoCAD, and a focus on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture from an accredited program.
• 3-6 years of professional experience with commercial architecture & design firms; inclusive of at least 1 year of workplace (office) interior architecture and interior design projects.
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D and other modeling software programs.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SPEXX a plus.
• Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials.
• Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers to deliver project milestones
• Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SPEXX

Sustainability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

SPEXX

Job description

Gensler in Washington, DC seeks a Designer to blend creativity with technical and business acumen to create functionally beautiful spaces for a diverse client base. You will collaborate across interior architecture and design phases, coordinating with project teams to meet milestones and budgets.

The role requires a 3–6 year track record in commercial design, proficiency with Revit, SketchUp and AutoCAD, and a focus on sustainability.