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Job Description
Your Role We are seeking an Interiors-focused architectural designer to join our Los Angeles team. You'll combine creativity, storytelling, and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce experience driven spaces for clients. The ideal candidate has exceptional design skills, mixed-use experience, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. What You Will Do Lead/assist a project team in developing the aesthetic design and preparing the interior design, including drawings and specifications Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents Participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction Develop design documentation at all stages of the project from test-fit plans, finishes & materials concepts, and selection of products. Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples Manage client expectations, and coordinate team and consultant communications Your Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design. At least 5 years of relevant experience Computer skills should include a minimum of Revit and Adobe Programs. Ability to prioritize and manage the design of multiple projects. Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp required Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture NCIDQ preferred but not required; working toward licensure is supported and encouraged
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•The base salary will be estimated between $78,000 - $95,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 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 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 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren't just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people's lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.
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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.
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