Designer - Interiors - Junior

General Information

Posting Date

08-26-2026

Time Type

Full-Time

Job ID

8925

Areas of Expertise

Technology

Job Category

Interior Design

Locations

Oakland, CA, US

Description

Your Role

As a Junior Designer in Gensler's Oakland studio, you will help shape inspiring workplace environments, commercial office developments, repositioning projects, and sports-related destinations that bring people together through shared experiences. Working alongside talented designers and industry leaders, you will contribute throughout the design process, from concept development through construction administration, while building the skills and experience to accelerate your career.

At Gensler, we believe design can transform the way people work, connect, and thrive. Supported by our global network, industry-leading research, sustainability leadership, mentorship programs, and professional development resources, you will have the opportunity to explore innovative ideas, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact through your work.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, strong design thinking, and a collaborative mindset, along with a passion for creating human-centered environments. You are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with an appreciation for materiality, craftsmanship, and the power of thoughtful design to influence culture, performance, and community.

If you're excited to create places that inspire, perform, and endure while growing alongside some of the industry's most talented designers, Gensler offers an unparalleled opportunity to launch your design 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 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
• 2-5 years of related project experience orinternship experience at commercial interior design or architecture firm
• Proficiency in Revit 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 relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
• Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and/or in-process for state licensure is a plus but not a requirement
• LEED Accredited Professional or in process
• 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 are detail-oriented.
• Possess a visual communication style and are able to think and visualize in three-dimensions

This is not a remote role, we look forward to working with our new Designer in our incredible Oakland, CA office.

**The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - $82,000. Gensler's total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing. 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 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.

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 and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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