Designer - Lifestyle (Retail & Hospitality) - Senior

Gensler•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gensler is seeking a Senior Designer with 10-15 years of experience to join their Bay Area Lifestyle Studio, which focuses on hospitality and retail projects. The role involves leading interior design projects from programming through construction administration, requiring a sophisticated understanding of storytelling, guest experience, spatial design, and materiality. A strong portfolio showcasing hospitality and/or custom retail design experience is essential. The Senior Designer will foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment and must have a passion for design and a strong reputation in the design community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture
10 + years of Interior Design experience in hospitality and/or retail practice areas
High level of industry knowledge and proven commitment to community and industry organizations
Ability to work independently or while leading collaborative teams
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Revit and other computer design programs
Must have a strong portfolio demonstrating significant hospitality and/or retail projects. Ideally the project portfolio will show a range of projects.
UPLOAD A RESUME & SAMPLE DESIGN PORTFOLIO to the attachments section of your application.

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ certification, LEED accreditation, and/or WELL AP preferred
Experience delivering highly sustainable design solutions

Responsibilities

Lead interior design efforts through all phases of design and construction
Collaborate with Design Manager and Interior Design Director to ensure Client and project needs are heard and exceeded
Create compelling story boards and generate conceptual design options including reference imagery, look and feel palettes, furniture, decorative lighting, and millwork
Develop design and selection of furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), interior finishes, and decorative lighting
Create FF&E budgets and matrices
Prepare design presentations with guidance from Interior Design Director and be open to a change in direction when needed
Lead design presentations with clarity to effectively communicate design intent and technical solutions
Mentor junior and mid-level designers during the design and implementation process and ensure adherence to approved design intent
Ensure seamless technical application of selected finish and material palette
Generate 3D views to communicate design concepts by utilizing modeling software (Revit, Sketchup, Enscape or other) and post-production software (Photoshop or similar)
Review and contribute when needed to reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
Work with external consultants, product representatives, procurement agents, and fabricators
Conduct site visits, field verification, punch walks, and installation oversight as needed
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining design quality, schedules, and budgets
Contribute to and lead office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Benefits

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