Interior Designer - FF&E - Mid Level

Gensler - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Mid-Level Interior Designer at Gensler, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces for clients. This role requires a strong background in architecture or interior design, along with exceptional design skills and a portfolio showcasing innovative concepts. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, fostering a respectful and inspiring design environment while maintaining a strong reputation in the design community.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior design assignments including interpreting client's needs, space planning, conceptual design, and construction documentation.
• Make independent judgments in evaluating and modifying standard techniques and procedures.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, fabrics, equipment, color palettes, and lighting.
• Produce mood boards, material palettes, and design presentations with minimal supervision.
• Create furniture plans, specifications, and schedules for construction documentation independently.
• Generate designs using 3D modeling software such as Revit, Enscape, Rhino, and Sketchup.
• Develop interior finishes, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, and specifications for construction.
• Provide design support and documentation during the execution of design concepts.
• Collaborate with external consultants, product representatives, and fabricators.
• Guide and mentor junior designers.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school.
• 5+ years of interior design experience.
• NCIDQ Certification required.
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, and other modeling software; Sketchup is a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Expertise in furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications.
• Strong graphics and visualization skills to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock ownership