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
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
**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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Revit and Adobe programs.
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp.
- Strong knowledge of FF&E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
- Submission of a current portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.
- NCIDQ certification (preferred) or working toward licensure.
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
Gensler Insights
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
