Designer - Lifestyle - Junior

Gensler • Seattle, WA

5d • $72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

At Gensler, we design for people. We design spaces for technology companies of all sizes seeking to grow, perform better, and retain top talent; our projects enable clients to support all work modes while advancing wellness and ESG goals. Your Role As a result of a diverse Lifestyle client base and increasing project work with Clients throughout the Lifestyle sector, we are searching for a Designer with an interest in interiors to join our team in Seattle. As a Gensler Designer, your job will be to combine creativity and technical knowledge to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional design skills, a background in interiors or architecture, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will collaborate with our broader design team to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
• 2-5 years of interior design project experience
• Outstanding graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas throughout the process.
• Portfolios should include well organized examples of design work during school as well as relevant finish palates, test fitting, working visualizations, and design documentation completed during internships or previous positions
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, and Revit highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects to hone your skills in programming, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Brainstorm interior architecture approaches to meet the Clients’ needs
• 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
• Collaborate within our team structure to deliver the best work for our Clients
• Partner with product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to develop a knowledge of finishes and furniture
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Benefits

• 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.
• Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees