What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Retail Stores - Mid Level position at Gensler?
Your Role
Gensler's Los Angeles team is currently seeking an intermediate Designer with experience working with teams focused on Retail Stores and multi-site implementation (rollout) projects from small to large formats. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of designers and architects to produce design concepts and communicate project progress to team members to ensure our projects exceed client expectations.
What You Will Do
Design and planning of new concept retail stores of varying scales, focusing on both interiors and core/shell.
Collaborate with the Design Director(s) and project teams across programming, consulting, strategic planning, conceptual design, space planning, presentations, design development.
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings
Creatively resolve complex design issues
Ensure design is coordinated with technical and production team members
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
6 - 8 years of relevant architecture and interior design expertise, with a strong background designing retail typologies of varying scales
Great at building relationships with other designers, and facilitating great team communication
Proven experience in helping to build client's trust and loyalty
Ability to work across time zones
Proactive and adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Sketch-up, Rhino, Revit, VRay, Adobe Suite
Analytical, sketching and problem-solving skills required
Well-defined graphic presentation and storytelling capabilities
Strong programming and space planning skills
Design detail development experience
Proven ability to translate design ideas into visuals: diagrams, plans, vignettes, renderings, physical models, simulated walkthroughs
To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.
*The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $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 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, 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.
*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
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