Designer - Interiors - Senior

Description

Critical Facilities are becoming more diverse as technology advances, creating a market shift. Hyperscale users and increased demand have turned data into the new utility, making quicker, leaner facilities a must. Gensler’s wide berth of expertise in multiple practice areas gives our Critical Facilities practice a unique edge. Beyond data centers, our Critical Facilities team delivers high-performance projects for research, supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types.

Your Role

As a Gensler Senior Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical skills with a thorough understanding of the Design and Production process, in order to produce highly creative, environmentally conscious, and budget-responsive spaces for our Critical Facilities clients. You should have exceptional design skills, a background in workplace design or interior architecture, 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.

What You Will Do

Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administrationProvide strategically minded design support for the organization, production, and execution of design projects Participate in seamless collaboration with internal/external core & shell teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partnersParticipate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape, and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite Led and participated in generating interior architectural, finish, and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and details along with corresponding specifications and schedulesWork with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize the design and budgetary goals of the clientGuide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence

Your Qualifications

NCIDQ certified requiredBachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design10+ years of relevant interior design experience with a corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work. Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, CDs as well as finished project photos Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales. Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints, or other impacts on design concepts Knowledge of sustainable and universal design conceptsProficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling softwareKnowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and proper specifications and procurement of sameGraphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideasFlexibility to focus on a single client with multiple projects in various stages of development

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Kansas City, Missouri area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study on what it’s like living in Kansas City!

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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