Interior Designer – Workplace – Mid Level

Gensler•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Your Role As a Licensed Interior Designer and key member of the Gensler Phoenix Workplace studio. You’ll contribute across all phases of design—from early concept through construction administration—bringing creativity, technical expertise, and a refined sense of craft to each project. You will collaborate closely with project teams, consultants, and client partners to develop workplace interiors that are thoughtful, atmospheric, and rooted in memorable design moments. Your knowledge of space planning, materiality, FF&E, and documentation will help translate design intent into cohesive, buildable solutions. In this role, you’ll serve as both a creative contributor and a trusted project partner—managing expectations, ensuring clear communication, and reinforcing a Workplace-focused design culture within the Phoenix studio. Your ability to balance design vision, technical execution, and client service will be essential to delivering high-quality work that reflects Gensler’s commitment to experience-driven design. What You Will Do Be an integral team member from space planning to punch walking. Allow your creativity to expand on Workplace interiors projects, including collaboration during concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration all while participating in budget/schedule reviews. You’ll work on workplace-driven environments that emphasize mood, experience, materiality, and memorable design moments Participate in selection of FF&E and documenting specifications. Use your knowledge of workplace furnishings, finishes, lighting, and operational needs. Provide project team coordination for the finished drawings, specifications, and material selections required for construction Utilize technical knowledge and delivery experience for effective documentation and detailing Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, project manual writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives. Collaborate closely with partners who understand the nuances of workplace environments and their design requirements. Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples Manage client expectations, and coordinate team and consultant communications while being a representative of Gensler PX every step of the way. You will help reinforce a workplace-focused design culture within the studio while benefiting from the support and structure that enables designers to thrive. Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Interior Design NCIDQ required 5-10 years of related experience as a licensed interior designer, with a focus on workplace interiors Must be highly proficient in Revit Knowledge of Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp required Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, color and materials Outstanding graphic presentation skills Willingness to focus on a single client as well as multiple projects in various stages of development Ability to communicate design ideas and direction clearly, concisely and completely Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills To be considered for this opportunity, you must UPLOAD A PORTFOLIO that reflects Workplace Interiors experience Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Wellness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We value each team member as a person, where understanding is paramount to overall team success. Our internal success is defined by a culture where each of us feels respected, valued and heard. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our 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. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design
NCIDQ required
5-10 years of related experience as a licensed interior designer, with a focus on workplace interiors
Must be highly proficient in Revit
Knowledge of Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp required
Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, color and materials
Outstanding graphic presentation skills
Willingness to focus on a single client as well as multiple projects in various stages of development
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction clearly, concisely and completely
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
UPLOAD A PORTFOLIO that reflects Workplace Interiors experience

Responsibilities

Be an integral team member from space planning to punch walking.
Allow your creativity to expand on Workplace interiors projects, including collaboration during concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration all while participating in budget/schedule reviews.
You’ll work on workplace-driven environments that emphasize mood, experience, materiality, and memorable design moments Participate in selection of FF&E and documenting specifications.
Use your knowledge of workplace furnishings, finishes, lighting, and operational needs.
Provide project team coordination for the finished drawings, specifications, and material selections required for construction
Utilize technical knowledge and delivery experience for effective documentation and detailing
Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, project manual writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
Collaborate closely with partners who understand the nuances of workplace environments and their design requirements.
Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
Manage client expectations, and coordinate team and consultant communications while being a representative of Gensler PX every step of the way.
You will help reinforce a workplace-focused design culture within the studio while benefiting from the support and structure that enables designers to thrive.

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