Designer - Junior

Gensler•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Role We are looking for a Designer to join our Charlotte office. This Designer will be working closely on Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse, Government & Defense, Workplaces for professional services firms, Energy, and more. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging. 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 and hackathons, 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. #LI-NM1 At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. 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, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture from an accredited school required
1-3 years of experience required
Strong proficiency with Revit required
Computer skills should include AutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Enscape
Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Collaborative and team-conscious
Self-starting, responsible, and highly motivated individual
Excellent communication skills
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, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification
Please submit resume and portfolio with relevant work samples.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will be on the path towards NCIDQ certification

Responsibilities

Provide design support for completion/execution of design concepts
Provide solutions to design problems and generate design plans
Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings and construction drawings
Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, lighting, and furniture specifications
Participate in the construction administration of project assignments, including quality control
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Review pricing, materials and customizations for projects
Ability to work fast and complete tasks efficiently and effectively

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities
reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes