Designer - Retail - Senior

As a Gensler Senior Designer in our Retail practice area, you will join a talented, thoughtful team that works to create meaningful experiences and environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture, yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The result is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We believe spaces must be engaging and we strive to create playful environments that surprise and delight all who enter.  

You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative and inspiring design environment.   

What You Will Do 

• Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation

• Provide strategically minded design leadership and support for organization, production and execution of design projects

• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite 

• Lead and participate in generating interior architectural, finish and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details along with corresponding specifications and schedules

• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize design and budgetary goals of the client

• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff 

• Help to nurture and sustain client relations with a large tech client

• Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs 

• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence

Your Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture  

• 10+ years of relevant interior design experience in corporate workplace with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work

• Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, as well as finished project photos

• Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales

• Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept

• NCIDQ certified is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts

• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software

• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and proper specifications and procurement of same

• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas

• Flexibility to focus on a single client with multiple projects in various stages of development 

**The base salary will be estimated between $100-130k plus bonuses and benefits and 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.