Interior Designer, Healthcare / Workplace, Senior Level

Your Role

Main Responsibilities

• Lead interior design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents
• Lead stakeholder engagement meetings to confirm program and planning layouts
• Provide strategically minded design support for completion and execution of design projects
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
• Participates in, and leads editing of, selection of FF&E color palettes & material presentations, and generate specifications that adhere to our Resilience Goals
• Leverage oneself beyond project-based focus to address greater office and regional issues.
• Continually improve the quality of our work, the manner in which we deliver it, and the process we employ to attain it
• Build, nurture, and foster new relationships with a broad client base
• Work closely with Design Directors and Regional Design Directors across the firm to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and facilitate its advancement in respective offices and across the firm
• Be an integral part in the growth and success of the workplace Practice Area and collaborate with practice area leaders and colleagues to enhance Gensler’s culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for clients and the firm
• Effectively communicate and implement the key strategic initiatives and become an influential “Voice” of design in our Market and with our clients
• Build and sustain client relationships; act as the primary design interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant design experience in corporate workplace interiors as an interior designer
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• NCIDQ or Certification Required
• Knowledge in sustainable and universal design concepts. LEED accreditation preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Proficient in Revit, and new AI software
• Skilled in conceptual thinking, experiential design, and storytelling in space
• Expert Knowledge of FF&E, color & materials
• Expert Knowledge of furniture systems and specifications
• Proficient in Creative Adobe Suite applications
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development
• 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 is a plus​
• ​To be considered for this opportunity, you must UPLOAD A SAMPLE DESIGN PORTFOLIO to the attachments section of your application.
• This opportunity is designed for on-site collaboration, offering the chance to engage closely with our team and projects in person. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role at this time.​

The Ideal Candidate?

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills Proficient in Creative Adobe Suite applications This opportunity is designed for on-site collaboration, offering the chance to engage closely with our team and projects in person. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role at this time.​ Provide strategically minded design support for completion and execution of design projects Be an integral part in the growth and success of the workplace Practice Area and collaborate with practice area leaders and colleagues to enhance Gensler’s culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for clients and the firm Effectively

Why Join Us?

• Mentor and develop Gensler designers; provide creative direction to design teams and instill a perspective of Diversity, Inclusion, and Universal Design in our work and thinking.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant healthcare experience in the role as a planner
• 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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.
• 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.

Salary

$110k+