Interior Designer - Workplace

Gensler; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Bonuses

Job summary

Gensler is seeking an experienced Interior Designer in Los Angeles to shape functionally beautiful spaces. You will blend creativity with technical knowledge and business sense to deliver concept-led designs, space planning, and construction documentation.

Applicants should have 8+ years of interior design experience, NCIDQ or CID certification, and proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite. FF&E knowledge and strong rendering skills are highly valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from an accredited program.
• 8+ years of interior design experience.
• NCIDQ or CID Certification required.
• LEED Accreditation a plus.
• Proficient in SketchUp and Revit.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications.
• Rendering and visual communication skills are highly valued.
• Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient.
• Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Creates initial concept packages with a strong design story, to guide the design process through project completion.
• Conducts programming efforts through space planning studies to arrive at final approved plan that meet the goals of clients.
• Sculpts interior spaces as a holistic experience including specification of furniture, lighting, artwork and finishes/materials.
• Leads day-to-day project coordination efforts with the ability to prioritize deadlines, manage communication and coordination with clients and consultants.
• Communicates conceptual design ideas through 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Participates in the construction administration of projects - including review of submittals and finish samples as well as value engineering efforts to maintain design intent.

Skills

NCIDQ or CID Certification

LEED Accreditation

SketchUp

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

FF&E knowledge

Rendering and visual communication

Design storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Your Role

As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional design skills, a background in interior design and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You are an integral member of the design team who relishes contributing a point of view and craves participation in conceptual thought-processes and design exploration.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Creates initial concept packages with a strong design story, to guide the design process through project completion
• Conducts programming efforts through space planning studies to arrive at final approved plan that meet the goals of clients
• Sculpts interior spaces as a holistic experience including specification of furniture, lighting, artwork and finishes/materials
• Leads day-to-day project coordination efforts with the ability to prioritize deadlines, manage communication and coordination with clients and consultants
• Communicates conceptual design ideas through 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participates in the construction administration of projects - including review of submittals and finish samples as well as value engineering efforts to maintain design intent

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from an accredited program
• 8 + years of interior design experience
• NCIDQ or CID Certification required
• LEED Accreditation a plus
• Proficient in SketchUp and Revit
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Rendering and visual communication skills are highly valued
• Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
• Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables

Salary

• The base salary will be estimated between $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonuses and benefits and 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

As a people-first organization, 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 Aff… 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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