Gensler
Designer - Interiors
Gensler, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring innovative ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there is something here for everyone.
Our San Jose office has a thriving interiors practice providing innovative solutions for a variety of projects, including workplace, commercial office buildings and repositioning, and a growing practice in retail, education and healthcare. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought leading design solutions.
Your Role
As a Mid-Level Gensler Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and 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.
What You Will Do
Perform interior design assignments that include interpreting client's needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentationPerforms 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 lightingGenerate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design conceptsGenerate Interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for constructionProvide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design conceptsWork with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricatorsGuide and mentor junior designersWork in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staffContribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programsYour Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of design or architecture8+ years of design leadership of interior design and/or architecture projects; recent workplace, education and/or healthcare project experience is required.LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferredExperience delivering highly sustainable design solutions.Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skillsProficiency in Revit and other computer design programsMust have a portfolio of workplace, education or healthcare projects. Ideally the project portfolio will show a range of projects.
Learn more about our San Jose, CA team: https://www.gensler.com/offices/san-jose
This is not a remote role, we look forward to working with our new Interior Designer in our incredible San Jose, CA. office.
**The base salary will be estimated between $95,000 - $115,000 plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant 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 "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
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.
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Our San Jose office has a thriving interiors practice providing innovative solutions for a variety of projects, including workplace, commercial office buildings and repositioning, and a growing practice in retail, education and healthcare. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought leading design solutions.
Your Role
As a Mid-Level Gensler Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and 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.
What You Will Do
Perform interior design assignments that include interpreting client's needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentationPerforms 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 lightingGenerate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design conceptsGenerate Interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for constructionProvide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design conceptsWork with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricatorsGuide and mentor junior designersWork in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staffContribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programsYour Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of design or architecture8+ years of design leadership of interior design and/or architecture projects; recent workplace, education and/or healthcare project experience is required.LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferredExperience delivering highly sustainable design solutions.Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skillsProficiency in Revit and other computer design programsMust have a portfolio of workplace, education or healthcare projects. Ideally the project portfolio will show a range of projects.
Learn more about our San Jose, CA team: https://www.gensler.com/offices/san-jose
This is not a remote role, we look forward to working with our new Interior Designer in our incredible San Jose, CA. office.
**The base salary will be estimated between $95,000 - $115,000 plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant 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 "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
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.
#LI-SK1