Workplace Interiors Designer — Create Inspiring Spaces

Gensler; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mid Level Designer to blend creativity and technical skill to produce interior spaces for workplaces, education, and commercial interiors. You will work with a team, develop concepts, and create 3D models for construction documents.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years’ experience, strong Revit and 2D/3D modeling skills, and a portfolio of innovative concepts. This is an in‑person role in our San Jose office with a collaborative design culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture.
• 3–6 years of interior design and/or architecture project experience, including demonstrated design leadership; recent workplace, education, and/or commercial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Experience delivering sustainable and high‑performance design solutions.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and/or 3ds Max; V‑Ray experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong visual and spatial design skills with the ability to think and visualize in three dimensions.
• Enrolled in an IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and actively pursuing licensure, preferred but not required.
• LEED Accredited Professional or currently pursuing accreditation, preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship‑management skills.
• Detail‑oriented with clear verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and take direction from senior designers and architects.
• Ability to work in person in the office 5 days per week

Responsibilities

• 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, Sketchup 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

Skills

Interior design

Architecture

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

3ds Max

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership

Communication

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

3ds Max

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gensler in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mid Level Designer to blend creativity and technical skill to produce interior spaces for workplaces, education, and commercial interiors. You will work with a team, develop concepts, and create 3D models for construction documents.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years’ experience, strong Revit and 2D/3D modeling skills, and a portfolio of innovative concepts. This is an in‑person role in our San Jose office with a collaborative design culture.