Designer - Workplace Interiors - Senior

6 days ago

Charlotte, United States Gensler Full time
Your Role

At Gensler our focus is positive impact. We see each project, no matter the scale or scope, as a chance to contribute to our client's business and operational goals, as well as craft spaces that perform and inspire. We design spaces, services and environments for the most innovative companies in the world, seeking new ways to provide value by fostering healthier, more effective workplaces. As a result of a growing diverse client base and increasing project work we are seeking a Senior Designer with exceptional design skills and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on Workplace interior projects.

As a Gensler Senior Designer in our Charlotte office, you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for a full range of clients. You have exceptional conceptual design skills, and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on workplace projects.

You will collaborate every day with talented colleagues to enhance Gensler's culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for our clients and the firm. You are a mix of strategic and creative, with the ability to create great form while embracing sound business strategy. You use your unique design perspective to lead design teams, develop next-generation talent, bring new approaches to the design process, and help our clients redesign what's possible.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the creative efforts of multiple interior design teams on projects from the initial marketing stages through construction and installation
  • Develop and own overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies
  • Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
  • Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project
  • Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking
  • Drive alignment in our designs with our, and our clients', sustainable goals.
  • 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
  • Creatively align solutions to budgets
  • Mentor and develop Gensler designers; provide creative direction to design teams
  • Participate in business development, marketing and recruiting efforts
  • Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
  • Interaction with clients while representing Gensler at meetings and presentations
  • Be a voice in our Community for the Power of Design
  • Champion Gensler's diversity and inclusion goals with respect to teammates, partners, and consultants
Your Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of design or architecture
  • 10-15 years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on workplace and hospitality design
  • Advanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
  • Experience leading design teams through all phases of the design process
  • LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Understanding and proficiency in design software programs including SketchUp, Revit, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator), with proficiency in and Miro.
  • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview


For consideration, please submit resume and relevant work samples. Submittals must include work samples for full consideration.

This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Charlotte office in Uptown.

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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