Your Role

As a Gensler Designer- Interiors for the Work Studio in Chicago, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. With you as part of the design team, interiors have never been so engaging.

What You Will Do

Collaborate on workplace interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules

Coordinate with junior team members and Project Architects on delivery of project milestones

Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, lighting, and furniture specifications

Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction

Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts

Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives

Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Champion Gensler’s diversity and inclusion goals with respect to staff, partners, and consultants 

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited school

0-5 years of experience as a Designer

Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D and other modeling software programs

Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials

Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas

Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SPEXX a plus

Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas 

Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Goals to pursue interior design certification or licensure and LEED accreditation are encouraged

Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

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 a resume and relevant work samples. Submittals must include work samples for full consideration.  

**The base salary will be estimated between $60,000-$70,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit   Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

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.