Interior Designer

Interior Designer(s) (full-time; multiple openings) needed to work in Newport Beach, California to participate in marketing (proposals for new projects and interviews) and business development efforts for new commercial interior design projects. Create conceptual design packages for feasibility studies, projects, and competitions. Lead and direct team members on the development of design throughout schematic and design development phases. Formulate approach to design presentations and work with team members to develop presentation content. Present design concepts to clients. Incorporate feedback into design updates. Research artistic and technical issues. Participate in selection of color palette, materials, and finishes to appropriately convey design concepts, and to meet functional, socio- psychological and safety requirements. Build 3D architectural and interior design models and graphic presentations. Collaborate with design team and develop solutions that are coordinated through the construction documentation phase of a project. Provision of contract documents to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E). Assist licensed architect in validating and facilitating design decision via technology tools such as digital fabrication, physical mock-up, and virtual reality. Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes and lighting.

Must have a Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus two (2) years of related interior design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) with all of the following:

(1) Creating strategic visioning packages, test fitting, space planning, pre-design and design experience for aviation, retail, hospitality, and workplace clients including assisting with creation of strategic approach for an overall project concept for all phases of a project;

(2) Designing detailed presentations to clients in all phases of design for interiors and exterior projects for aviation, retail, hospitality, and workplace;

(3) 2D/3D modeling for delivery of conveying the overall design with high level of precision and detail with realistic rendering outputs through utilization of multiple platforms producing multiple alternatives and studies via animations and walk throughs;

(4) Creating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using software including AutoCAD, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Rhino, Enscape and V-Ray;

(5) Preparing full Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Administration, and Construction Document sets in Revit including producing permit sets including life safety, construction, furniture, finish, reflected ceiling, detailed sections, detailed elevations, custom interior details and experience working across the Autodesk Cloud Hub with multiple models;

(6) Coordinating with consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, custom artists), LEED consultants, contractors, and reviewing custom fabricator drawings, coordinating with pre-engineered fabricators, collaborating with regulatory agencies and aviation jurisdictions to meet overall project objectives and obtain permits;

(7) Development of detailed furniture, fixture and equipment packages for the utilization of procuring, client purchasing and coordination of outside vendors for installation at completion of project; AND

(8) Reviewing and contributing to responses to Requests For Information (RFI's), Construction Submittals, writing field reports, and conducting project punch list creation on review utilizing online record keeping systems including Procore.

In the alternative, we will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree related interior design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship). Two (2) years of the five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree related interior design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) must include experience with all of the following:

(1) Creating strategic visioning packages, test fitting, space planning, pre-design and design experience for aviation, retail, hospitality, and workplace clients including assisting with creation of strategic approach for an overall project concept for all phases of a project;

(2) Designing detailed presentations to clients in all phases of design for interiors and exterior projects for aviation, retail, hospitality, and workplace;

(3) 2D/3D modeling for delivery of conveying the overall design with high level of precision and detail with realistic rendering outputs through utilization of multiple platforms producing multiple alternatives and studies via animations and walk throughs;

(4) Creating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using software including AutoCAD, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Rhino, Enscape and V-Ray;

(5) Preparing full Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Administration, and Construction Document sets in Revit including producing permit sets including life safety, construction, furniture, finish, reflected ceiling, detailed sections, detailed elevations, custom interior details and experience working across the Autodesk Cloud Hub with multiple models;

(6) Coordinating with consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, custom artists), LEED consultants, contractors, and reviewing custom fabricator drawings, coordinating with pre-engineered fabricators, collaborating with regulatory agencies and aviation jurisdictions to meet overall project objectives and obtain permits;

(7) Development of detailed furniture, fixture and equipment packages for the utilization of procuring, client purchasing and coordination of outside vendors for installation at completion of project; AND

(8) Reviewing and contributing to responses to Requests For Information (RFI's), Construction Submittals, writing field reports, and conducting project punch list creation on review utilizing online record keeping systems including Procore.

Must have valid NCIDQ license. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Incidental telecommuting may apply. Standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.

The base salary range is $106,496.00 to $106,496.00, commensurate with 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 Awareness 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.

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