Designer

  • Full-Time
  • San Diego, CA
  • Gensler
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local San Diego presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships , there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

Your Role


As a Gensler Interior Designer, you'll combine creativity, storytelling, and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce experience driven spaces for clients. You have exceptional design skills, commercial experience, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts.

We are looking for individuals to join a variety of teams including tech offices for a world renowned tech client, higher education, aviation, and TI/ landlord services!



What You Will Do

  • Perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation

  • Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting

  • Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction

  • Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts

  • Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school

  • 3+ years of interior design experience

  • Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape and other modeling software programs

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

  • Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as much as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated local art exhibits to Tech Talks to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change and celebrate diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

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.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.

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