Designer - Retail & Hospitality - Mid Level

Gensler is one of the world’s leading architecture,   design   and planning firms . We have   a highly creative, collaborative team around the world   dedicated to innovative problem-solving and design excellence.  Our Bay Area Lifestyle Studio   operates   as a boutique practice within the firm, focusing on iconic hospitality and retail projects. As our diverse client base and project work continue to grow, we are seeking a   Mid-Level Designer   with   5-10   years of experience to join our team.       Your Role    As a Mid-Level Designer, your job   is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful,   functional   and beautiful spaces for our clients. You should have exceptional design skills, a background in   a rchitecture   with a focus on Interiors or Interior Design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You must be an integral part of your   teams   and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment. You should have a great reputation in the design community at large.    What You Will Do    Collaborate on   interior design   efforts   through all phases of design and construction   Perform work requiring independent judgment in evaluation,   selection , and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques and procedures. Create   story boards   and generate conceptual design   options including reference imagery, look and feel palettes, furniture, decorative lighting, and millwork Participate in   design development and   selection   of furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E),   interior finishes, and decorative   lighting G enerate   3D views to communicate design concepts by   utilizing   modeling software ( Revit, Sketchup ,   Enscape   or other ) and post-production software ( Photoshop or similar) Design while producing   reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction P rovide design support and documentation   throughout design and implementation process Work with external consultants, product representatives,   procurement agents , and fabricators Work in a synergistic manner with   senior design leadership   while guiding and mentoring junior designers Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs   Your Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture 5+ years of design leadership   of   interior design and/or architecture projects; recent   hospitality or retail   project experience is   required . L EED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred . NCIDQ certification is a bonus. Experience delivering highly sustainable design solutions Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills Proficiency   in Revit and other computer design programs Must have a portfolio of   hospitality and/or retail   projects.   Ideally,   the project portfolio will show a range of projects.   Learn more about our   Oakland , CA team:   This is not a remote role ;   we look forward to working with our new Interior Designer in our incredible   Oakland , CA. office.   **The base salary will be estimated between $ 8 4 ,000   – $1 0 8 ,000, plus bonuses and benefits and is 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 to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect   our people’s   diverse interests.   We encourage every person at Gensler 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 401 K, 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.   #LI-SK1