Designer - Interiors - Junior

Your Role As a Gensler Designer in San Francisco, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of interior projects. 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. Our depth of expertise spans a wide range of practice areas, including workplace, sciences, aviation and transportation, education, hospitality, retail, and technology. Whether supporting the refresh of a global retailer’s brand, contributing to the planning of a new urban district, or assisting in the design of a supertall building, our teams collaborate to design everyday environments that are inspiring, resilient, and impactful. What You Will Do Support project teams through all phases of design, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation. Assist with the development of graphic presentations, 3D renderings, drawings, and visual materials. Contribute to space planning, finish selections, specifications, and design documentation. Help prepare and present FF&E selections, including furniture, fabrics, lighting, and finishes. Use hand sketching and digital tools to communicate design ideas and concepts. Collaborate with designers, architects, and project team members in a team‑oriented studio environment. Coordinate with consultants, vendors, product representatives, and fabricators as directed. Provide design support during project execution to help ensure design intent. Participate in studio activities, learning programs, and office initiatives. Support the use of new and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance design workflows. Gain exposure to a variety of project types, including Workplace, Technology, Education, Sciences, Mixed‑Use, and Commercial. Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture. 0‑3 years of related project experience or internship experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm. Proficiency in Revit is required. Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, Enscape, Lumion, hand sketching, and new AI techniques. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel). Ability to work in person in the office five days a week. Ability to keep up in a fast‑paced environment, work collaboratively, and take direction from senior designers or architects. Clear verbal communication abilities and attention to detail. Ability to visualize in three dimensions. Submit a portfolio in PDF format and a cover letter outlining your design inspiration and passion, why you want to work at Gensler, and the design tools you use and how you apply them. The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 and $82,000, plus bonuses and benefits, and contingent on relevant experience. This opportunity is designed for on‑site collaboration, offering the chance to engage closely with our team and projects in person. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role at this time. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities. 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, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, the right to work and E‑verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr