Designer - Retail - Senior
About The Position
Your Role As a Gensler Senior Designer in our Retail practice area, y ou will join a talented, thoughtful team that works to create meaningful experiences and environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture, yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The result is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We believe spaces must be engaging and we strive to create playful environments that surprise and delight all who enter . You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative and inspiring design environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- 10+ years of relevant interior design experience in corporate workplace with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work
- Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, as well as finished project photos
- Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales
- Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept
- Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts
- Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software
- Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and proper specifications and procurement of same
- Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Flexibility to focus on a single client with multiple projects in various stages of development
Nice To Haves
- NCIDQ certified is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
- Provide strategically minded design leadership and support for organization, production and execution of design projects
- Participate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite
- Lead and participate in generating interior architectural, finish and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details along with corresponding specifications and schedules
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize design and budgetary goals of the client
- Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff
- Help to nurture and sustain client relations with a large tech client
- Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs
- Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
