At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring innovative ideas to solve challenging problems on a variety of projects. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Your Role
You will join a talented, thoughtful team in Detroit 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 results 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.
What You Will Do
Collaborate on commercial interiors projects, including programming client needs, concept design, schematic design, design development, and manage budget/schedule reviews
Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
Participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications
Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction
Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
Manage client expectations, and coordinate team and consultant communications
Your Qualifications
10+ years of related experience as an interior designer, with a focus on commercial interiors
Must be highly proficient in Revit
Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
Outstanding graphic presentation skills
Willingness to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp required, 3-D Studio Max preferred
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
Working toward NCIDQ Licensure preferred
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.