Designer - Architecture & Interiors - Junior

Your Role

As a Jr. Designer in Gensler Oakland’s Lifestyle Studio, you will work closely with project teams to deliver primarily Hospitality and Retail projects. Led by a Project Manager and Design Director, you will be guided to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through technical details. You will support the project through all phases of design, documentation, and implementation. You will be successful because you know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, and research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic and commitment to collaboration and mentoring make Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
• Collaborate with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
• Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
• 1-3 years of related project experience or internship experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm
• Design sensibility for interiors work to contribute to retail or hospitality project types
• Proficiency in Revit, or a strong capability to learn Revit quickly, is required
• Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of, or strong capability to learn, relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
• Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and in process for state licensure is a plus
• LEED Accredited Professional or in process is a plus
• Ability to work in person in the office 5 days a week
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively, and have the ability to take direction from senior designers/architects.
• Clear verbal communication abilities and attention to detail is a must.
• Possess a visual communication style and ability to think and visualize in three-dimensions
  
  

To be considered, please submit a portfolio in PDF format, as well as a cover letter that outlines your design inspiration and passion, why you want to work at Gensler, and design tools that you use and how you apply them.

• The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - 80,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
  
  

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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.

We encourage our employees 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.