Designer - Workplace - Mid Level

Gensler•New York, NY

About The Position

As a Mid-Level Gensler Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for our clients. You should have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture with a focus on Interiors or Interior Design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment. You should have a great reputation in the design community at large.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school
6-10 years of interior design experience
Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, and other modeling software programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
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 , Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification

Responsibilities

Perform interior design assignments that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
Performs work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures.
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
Generate Interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, 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, and fabricators
Guide and mentor junior designers
Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

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
tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes