Interior Designer

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, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Your Role

Gensler UAE is seeking an Interior Designer with a strong passion for design. In this position, you will collaborate with our Design Directors and design leadership on a variety of exciting hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, entertainment and retail projects. The role is based across both Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices so could suit someone based in either location.

What You Will Do

• An integral part of the design team, you will work towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible.
• Contribute to the “team effort” method of producing design projects.
• Under the direction of senior designers, you will help prepare the design analysis and research.
• Participate in project meetings at the discretion of the Design Manager.
• Help solve complex design problems through schematic design and design development.
• Under guidance of senior designers, you will support the preparation of graphic materials for presentation to client.
• Research and recommend appropriate systems, materials and finishes.
• Present design schemes and documents to the Design Manager.
• Help the design development package for production.
• Work with technical coordinator and technical team to ensure design intent is accurately interpreted in documents.
• With Design Manager, liaise as necessary with client on issues of design.
• Perform interior design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents.
• Provides design support for completion and execution of design projects.
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents.
• Participates in selection of FF&E color palettes & material presentations and generate specifications.
• Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them. Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers.
• Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
• Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• 0-3 year’s professional experience in the design of commercial, retail or hospitality interiors projects.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both individually and as a part of a project team.
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and other 3D computer design programs.
• Proficient in Creative Adobe Suite applications specifically InDesign.
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials and specifications.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Strong organizations skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
• LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA or other rating systems accreditation preferable.
• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals.
  
  

Essential

Your Design Technology Qualifications

• Good working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• Good knowledge and experience with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.
• Basic understanding of the setting up of new models.
  
  

Desirable

• Good working knowledge and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with interoperability workflows between various design tools such as, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, etc
• Basic understanding and familiarity with the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas.
  
  

Applications we work with

• Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
• Collaboration - BIM360
• Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo
• Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools
• Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax
• Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity
• Development – C#, Python
  
  

To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format

Life at Gensler

Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all.

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants 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 and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing 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.