Designer - Interiors - Junior

General Information

Posting Date

03-30-2026

Time Type

Full-Time

Job ID

7660

Areas of Expertise

Technology

Job Category

Interior Design

Locations

San Francisco, CA, US

Description

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 teamoriented 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

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

• 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 can 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 $75,000-82,000, 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.

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.

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