Designer - Senior

Gensler

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$107,000–$140,000 Per Year

SKILLS

3D Graphics, 3D Graphics Software, 3D Modeling, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Autodesk 3ds Max (fka 3D Studio Max), Aviation Industry, Building Codes, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Detail Oriented, Graphical Presentations, Interior Design, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional License, Project Lifecycle, Regulations, Reimbursement, Retail, Rhino, Schematics, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Visual Communication

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA

POSTED

Today

Your Role

As a Senior Designer at Gensler's San Francisco office, you will collaborate with Design Directors and project teams to support the development and delivery of interior design projects from concept through construction administration. You will contributeto translating design intent into accurate 2D and 3D drawings, models, and visualizations, while assisting with coordination, research, and resolving design or technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers increasing autonomy, balanced with close collaboration and guidance from senior team members.

Our work spans a wide range of practice areas, including workplace, sciences, aviation and transportation, education, hospitality, retail, and technology. From tenant improvement and retail environments to large-scale urban developments and complex architectural projects, you'll be part of a collaborative, mentorship-driven culture that supports continued skill development and professional growth while creating environments that are inspiring, resilient, and impactful.

What You Will Do

Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
Work in a synergistic manner with other design and professional staff
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture
10+ years of related project experience at commercial interior design or architecture firm
Proficiency in Revit required
Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Enscape, 3ds MAX, Sketch-up and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray a plus.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and in-process for state licensure is a plus
Ability to work in person in the office 4-5 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 are able to 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 at $107,000 to $140,000, 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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About the Company

Gensler

As architects, designers, planners and consultants, we partner with our clients on some 3,000 projects every year. These projects can be as small as a wine label or as large as a new urban district. With more than 3,500 professionals networked across 43 locations, we serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise withglobal perspective wherever new opportunities arise.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

Clients

We have more than 2,000 active clients—large and small, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit—a true cross-section of the global economy. We put ourselves in the world of our clients to see issues and challenges through their eyes. Our approach to individual projects is always viewed in the context of our clients' larger business plans and strategies, enabling us to add more value to their enterprises.

Everything we do is organized around providing the best possible service to our clients. As we've grown, we've expanded resources and diversified our expertise to provide a 24/7-platform for delivering client projects, regardless of size, complexity or location.

Leadership

Gensler uses a collaborative model of senior leadership. Our Board of Directors sets overall strategy and policy. Executive Directors Andy Cohen, David Gensler and Diane Hoskins run the firm, working with and through our Management Committee. Together, they direct and integrate our practices, offices, and design and delivery teams to serve our clients effectively on a global, 24/7 basis.

Behind each client is a worldwide network of architects, designers, planners and consultants led by 196 Principals in 43 locations, a firm with an international reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects.

Please view our 2013 Appointments website to meet our newest Gensler Principals, Senior Associates and Associates.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Architectural and Design Services

FOUNDED

1965

WEBSITE

http://www.gensler.com/

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