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Interior Designer – Workplace Interiors – Senior

Gensler, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659


Interior Designer – Workplace Interiors – Senior

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Apply locations Newport Beach, CA, US time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-14370

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 new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Your Role

Join Gensler's Newport Beach team as a Senior Interior Designer, where innovation meets functionality in creating stunning interior education spaces. Our diverse projects span workplace, commercial, retail, education, and healthcare sectors, all unified by our inside-out design philosophy that positively impacts both occupants and the community. As a key member of our design team, you'll blend artistic vision with technical expertise and business acumen to craft functional and aesthetically appealing interior environments. Your creativity will elevate our interior design projects, making them more engaging and impactful.

What You Will Do

Independently lead design projects, with oversight from Design Director and Project Management

Lead and energize teams, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills

Provide technical guidance to junior team members

Collaborate with project management to implement design plans across various complex projects

Supervise design and interior delivery, coordinating with Project Leads

Handle a range of large, specialized projects independently

Innovate and solve design challenges creatively

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines

Mentor junior designers, fostering their professional growth

Stay abreast of new design trends and technologies

Lead client interactions, understanding and meeting their design needs

Handle all phases of interior design, from programming to construction documentation

Select and present furniture, finishes, and lighting

Produce detailed plans and specifications for construction

Coordinate with external consultants and vendors

Develop test fits for space planning

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school.

15+ years of post-graduation interior design Commercial Interiors Workplace experience

International experience a big plus

NCIDQ certification required

Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software

Excellent communicator

Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, and specifications

Excellent graphics and visualization skills to express your ideas

Commitment to sustainable design practices, with experience in projects holding certifications like LEED, WELL, or Net Zero Building

To be considered for this opportunity, you must UPLOAD A PORTFOLIO to the attachments sections of your application.

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $110,000 – $130,000 annually + bonuses + benefits

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.

About Us 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

Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, 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.

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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 info@gensler.com.

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