Interior Designer - Mid Level

Position Overview

As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are passionate about your craft – blending creativity, technical expertise and business acumen to create functionally beautiful spaces. You will collaborate with talented colleagues to elevate design quality and drive recognition for our clients and firm. This position is in-person in the San Antonio, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating or are non-local, please apply. Compensation is aligned with local market standards and is competitive.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform interior design assignments including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting.
• Create initial concept packages with a strong design story to guide the design process from inception to project completion.
• Conduct programming efforts through space planning studies to develop final approved plans that meet client goals.
• Sculpt interior spaces as a holistic experience by specifying furniture, lighting, artwork, and finishes/materials.
• Lead day-to-day project coordination by prioritizing deadlines and managing communication with clients and consultants.
• Communicate conceptual design ideas through detailed 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Participate in construction administration, including review of submittals, finish samples, and value engineering to maintain design intent.

Required Qualifications

• NCIDQ or RID Certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field from an accredited program
• 5+ years of interior design experience
• Strong proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
• Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables including furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of development
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design ideas and direction effectively
• Passionate, self-starting, dedicated, and efficient professional
• LEED Accreditation is a plus
• TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Wellness programs and flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs or classes

As a people-first organization, Gensler fosters a vibrant work culture and encourages every employee to lead a healthy, balanced life with opportunities for professional growth and creative expression.