March 4, 2026

Designer - Interiors - Critical Facilities

Gensler Chicago, Illinois

What You Will Do • Collaborate with your team on developing the design for sensational spaces • Utilize your experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation • Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting • Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction • Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts • Effectively communicate design ideas by hand sketching and/or digital graphics • Independently create material palettes and inspiration image boards • Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators • Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials • Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges • Produce in Revit accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project • Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation • Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction • Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives • Participate in the creation of 3D software renderings – Enscape preferred - to communicate design concepts Your Qualifications • Experience in the role described above • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school • 6+ years of post-grad interior design experience • NCIDQ/CID preferred • Portfolio must include critical facilities projects • High resourcefulness of creative unique materials, furniture, and fixtures • Excellent color sense, and great passion for design • Excellent graphic design, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills • Passionate, self-starting, dedicated, efficient • Enjoys both taking responsibility and team collaboration • Passion for both big picture design ideas and the details • Facility with 3D conceptualization (digitally or by hand) a plus • Proficient in Revit and Enscape • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required • *The base salary will be estimated between $69,000 - 85,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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