Interior Designer - Hospitality

Angott Search Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401k and profit sharing

Job summary

Gensler is seeking an Interior Designer specializing in Hospitality to design bold, innovative spaces from concept through construction documentation. You will lead programming, space planning, and coordination with consultants, delivering compelling environments that elevate the client experience.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to new business pursuits while applying sustainability best practices and a strong storytelling approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• 6–10 years interior design experience, incl. 4+ years in hospitality projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Visioning and programming for interior design projects from concept to construction documents.
• Select and document FF&E, color palettes, finishes, and lighting.
• Generate finish plans, lighting plans, specifications, and millwork drawings.
• Coordinate with external consultants, product reps, and fabricators.
• Integrate new technology and tools (AR, VR, computational design).
• Support design presentations and client relationships as trusted advisor.
• Guide and mentor teammates; QA/QC of specs and documents.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

NCIDQ/CID certification

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

3D Studio Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are driven by bold ideas and a passion for design excellence. You blend visionary creative thinking, technical expertise, and strategic business insight to challenge conventions and craft innovative, inspiring environments that elevate the human experience and deliver meaningful value for our clients. You have conceptual and technical delivery/documentation design skills for interior architecture and interior design projects, and you have a portfolio showcasing design excellence and innovation. A focus for this role will be designing Hospitality interiors.

As a key member of the design team, you actively contribute throughout the project lifecycle from concept to project completion. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership and are passionate about creating lasting client relationships and memorable spaces.

What You Will Do

• Visioning and programming for interior design projects, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, shop drawing reviews, code compliance, and construction administration
• Select and document furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
• Generate finish plans, RCPs, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork drawings and details
• Coordinate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
• Support design presentations and develop effective client relationships as trusted advisor
• Support marketing and business development efforts as needed
• Guide and mentor teammates
• QA/QC specifications and construction document sets
• Strive to elevate design quality on every project, and foster and cultivate a culture of design in the office

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• 6-10years of interior design experience, inclusive of at least 4 recent years for Hospitality (hotel lobbies, hotel rooms, hotel amenity spaces) projects
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency with:
• Selection of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Applicable codes and safety considerations
• Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact
• Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• NCIDQ/CID certification (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)
• 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

**The estimated base salary range for this position is $77,000 - $115,000 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.

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