Interior Designer - Mid Level

Gensler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonuses twice yearly

Job summary

Gensler in Seattle seeks a Mid Level Interior Designer to blend creativity with technical rigor, guiding projects from concept through construction documentation in a collaborative setting.

You will work with external consultants, mentor junior designers, and contribute to sustainable, LEED-focused design while delivering compelling spaces that meet client goals and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school.
• 8+ years of interior design experience.
• NCIDQ Certified.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts; Proficient in Revit & Enscape; Rhino/Grasshopper a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications.
• Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Portfolio includes at least 1 project with a sustainability focus (LEED/WELL/Net Zero).

Responsibilities

• Perform interior design assignments across interpreting client needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation.
• Work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation of standard techniques.
• Participate in selection and presentation of FF&E, color palettes, and lighting.
• Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Enscape or other software; create 3D views to communicate concepts.
• Create interior finishes, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and materials for construction.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of concepts.
• Collaborate with external consultants, product reps, furniture dealers, and fabricators.
• Guide and mentor junior designers.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Skills

Strong graphics

Visualization skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As a Mid Level Gensler Interior Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for our clients. You should have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture with a focus on Interiors or Interior Design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts.

You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment. You should have a great reputation in the design community at large.

What You Will Do

Perform interior design assignments that include interpreting client's needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation

Performs work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures

Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting

Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Enscape or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts

Generate Interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, 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, and fabricators

Guide and mentor junior designers

Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff

Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school

8+ years of interior design experience

NCIDQ Certified

Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts. Proficient in Revit & Enscape. Programs as Rhino, Grasshopper are a plus.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications

Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard , Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification

*The base salary will be estimated between $87,000 - $105,000 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 teams' diverse interests.

We encourage our employees 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.

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Area of Expertise: Build to Suit + Headquarters

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Build to Suit + Headquarters

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers