Designer – Workplace Interiors – Technical

Designer – Workplace Interiors – Technical Lead the development of innovative interior design concepts for corporate workplaces Location: Detroit, Michigan, United StatesJob Tags: Design About The Role Interior Designer Gensler is dedicated to using the power of design to create business solutions for their clients. The Gensler Community thrives on a positive, collaborative, fun, and inspiring environment. They depend on communication and connectivity to get things done. If you have a commitment to providing high-quality professional design services for clients in the Hospitality market sector and thrive working within a creative, client-focused design environment, Gensler Detroit is the place to be. What You Will Do • Collaborate on Workplace interiors projects, including programming client needs, concept design, schematic design, design development and documentation, and manage budget/schedule reviews • Participate in project visioning with team to create a compelling design narrative that reflects the project story and brand • Create and develop materiality and design strategy with team to support experiential design and brand story • Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents • Participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications • Participate and support project team coordination for the finished plans, FF&E specifications, and material selections required for construction • Utilize technical knowledge and delivery experience for effective documentation and detailing • Work with and coordinate 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 • Support managing client expectations, and coordinating team and consultant communications Your Qualifications • 8+ years of related experience as an interior designer focused on workplace and hospitality • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture • Must be highly proficient in Revit • Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, SketchUp required, 3-D Studio Max and or Rhino preferred • Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E + custom casegood specifications, furniture systems, color and materials • Strong knowledge in designing and detailing custom millwork • Outstanding graphic presentation skills • Must possess a strong sense of design vision with the ability to craft and communicate compelling narratives through design and storytelling • Willingness to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development • Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly • Self-motivated with ability to work independently • Possess strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills • Ability to lead project team (Architecture and MEP), with the assistance of Design Manager and Design Director, through the development of Construction Documentation. • NCIDQ or AIA preferred but not required; working toward licensure is supported and encouraged To be considered for this opportunity, you must UPLOAD A PORTFOLIO to the attachments sections of your application.