Interior Designer - Mid Level

Gensler; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented interior designer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will create meaningful environments that balance beauty and functionality, tailored to unique brand perspectives. Your expertise will be crucial in developing design concepts, producing technical documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. This vibrant firm promotes a culture of creativity and well-being, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about design and sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership

Twice Annual Bonus Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-grad interior design experience required.
• Portfolio must include workplace projects.
• Excellent graphic design and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on developing designs for engaging spaces.
• Produce accurate technical documentation using Revit.
• Participate in construction administration and quality control.

Skills

Interior Design

Graphic Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Creativity

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Your Role

You will join a talented, thoughtful team that works to create meaningful experiences and environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture, yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The result is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We believe spaces must be engaging and we strive to create playful environments that surprise and delight all who enter.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with your team on developing the design for sensational spaces
• Utilize your experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Effectively communicate design ideas by hand sketching and/or digital graphics
• Independently create material palettes and inspiration image boards
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings – Enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• Experience in the role described above
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
• 7+ years of post-grad interior design experience
• NCIDQ/CID required
• Portfolio must include workplace projects
• High resourcefulness of creative unique materials, furniture, and fixtures
• Excellent color sense, and great passion for design
• Excellent graphic design, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate, self-starting, dedicated, efficient
• Enjoys both taking responsibility and team collaboration
• Passion for both big picture design ideas and the details
• Facility with 3D conceptualization (digitally or by hand) a plus
• Proficient in Revit and Enscape
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

To be considered, resume submission must be accompanied with a portfolio PDF.

Compensation

The base salary will be estimated between $95-115k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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.

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.