At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, workplace retail, brand design 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 Designer in our Vancouver office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. With you as part of the design team, interiors have never been so engaging.
What You Will Do
Acts independently and receives oversight from managerial staff in the form of broad objectives. Highly creative, excellent listener and excellent presentation skills
Team builder, great energy and excellent people skills
Provides technical direction to less experienced team members
Work closely with project management to execute interior design plans for all segments within large and complex projects
Responsible for coordination with Project Leads to directly supervise the teams’ design and interiors delivery
Ability to work independently on a wide range of large, complex and/or highly specialized projects
Demonstrates and shares expertise over advanced techniques, concepts, and methods related to design
Works on critical projects with firmwide impact
Possesses advanced analytical skills in addition to unique knowledge and expertise
Creates networks and may serve as external spokesperson in area of expertise
Leads interaction with clients
Perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color & material 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
Produce test fits
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
5-10 years of post-graduation interior design experience
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D and other modeling software programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign a must)
Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Experience in workplace interior design
Experience with 3D renderings using enscape
NCIDQ certification required
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Passive House, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.
For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format.
*This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in, or relocate to, the area of the Vancouver, BC office upon acceptance.
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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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.