What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Healthcare & Workplace Interiors - Junior position at Gensler?
Your Role
As a Gensler Designer in Oakland’s Workplace Studio, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of interior projects. You will be successful because you know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, and research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic and commitment to collaboration and mentoring make Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
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.
As a Gensler Designer in Oakland’s Workplace Studio, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of interior projects. You will be successful because you know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, and research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic and commitment to collaboration and mentoring make Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
- Support project teams through all phases of design, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
- Assist with the development of graphic presentations, 3D renderings, drawings, and visual materials
- Contribute to space planning, finish selections, specifications, and design documentation
- Help prepare and present FF&E selections, including furniture, fabrics, lighting, and finishes
- Use hand sketching and digital tools to communicate design ideas and concepts
- Collaborate with designers, architects, and project team members in a team‑oriented studio environment
- Coordinate with consultants, vendors, product representatives, and fabricators as directed
- Provide design support during project execution to help ensure design intent
- Participate in studio activities, learning programs, and office initiatives
- Support the use of new and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance design workflows
- Gain exposure to a variety of project types, including Workplace, Technology, Financial and Professional Services, and Healthcare.
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
- 2-5 years of related project experience or internship experience at a commercial interior design or architecture firm
- Proficiency in Revit is required
- Proficiency in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as Revit, Enscape, Lumion, hand sketching, and new AI techniques
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
- Enrolled in IDP Program (NCARB or NCIDQ) and in process for state licensure
- Ability to work in person in the office 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 can think and visualize in three-dimensions
- The base salary will be estimated between $75,000-95,000, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
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.