Designer – Workplace Interiors – Junior

Gensler•Washington, DC

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Gensler Designer with our team in Washington, D.C., your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for our incredible clients. With you as part of the team, our designs have never been so engaging.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture from an accredited program
3-6 years of professional experience with commercial architecture & design firms; inclusive of at least 1 year of workplace (office) interior architecture and interior design projects
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D and other modeling software programs
Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SPEXX a plus
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
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
For consideration, please submit resume and a portfolio with relevant work samples
This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic D.C. office

Responsibilities

Collaborate on interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers to deliver project milestones
Provide project team coordination for finish plans, 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, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package
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