Interior Designer- Workplace Interiors - Senior

Description

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 spaces. As a result of a growing diverse client base and increasing project work, we are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with exceptional design skills and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on Workplace, Professional Services, Financial Services, Headquarters, and more.   

As a Senior Interior Designer in our Tampa 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.  

You will collaborate 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  Select and present furniture systems, fixtures and 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 client development, marketing and recruiting efforts  Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)   Lead meetings and presentations internally and with clients

Your Qualifications 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program 10+ years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on Workplace, Professional Services, Financial Services, and/or HeadquartersAdvanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, specifications, color and materials  Experience leading design teams through all phases of the design process  LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation preferred NCIDQ certification requiredIf you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact [email protected] to determine whether there may be another role that is aligned with your backgroundStrong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills  Highly proficient with Revit Proficiency with SketchUp, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Miro preferred Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; portfolios will ideally 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 
Please submit resume and portfolio for full consideration.

Please Note: This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Tampa office.

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 Awareness 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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 and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by 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 [email protected].