Interior Designer - Hospitality - Senior at Gensler

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality Interior Design, Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, Construction Documentation, FF&E Selection, Space Planning, Construction Administration, Project Management, Code Compliance, Sustainable Design, Client Relationship Management, Mentorship, Visualization, Millwork Detailing

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Your Role As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have conceptual and technical delivery/documentation design skills for interior architecture and interior design projects, and you have a portfolio showcasing your innovative designs. A focus for the role will be designing Hospitality spaces. You are an integral member of the design team who itches to contribute a point of view and craves participation in all phases of our projects from conceptual thought process and design exploration through construction administration. With you as part of our team, interiors have never been so engaging. What You Will Do Visioning and programming for interior design projects, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, shop drawing reviews, code compliance, and construction administration Participate in the selection and documentation of furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting Generate finish plans, RCPs, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork drawings and details Provide design support and documentation during project execution Coordinate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.) Support design presentations and develop effective client relationships as trusted advisor Support marketing and business development efforts as needed Guide and mentor teammates Manage change orders, VE selections and re-selections, and the procurement process through installation and project close QA/QC specifications and construction document sets Strive to elevate design quality on every project, and foster and cultivate a culture of design in the office Your Qualifications NCIDQ/RID Certification required Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture 10+ years of Hospitality interior design experience Proficient with Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Extensive knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications for Hospitality projects Extensive knowledge of interior construction documents for hospitality projects Advanced experience with construction administration for hospitality projects Procurement oversight for hospitality projects Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and safety considerations Project management and team leadership/mentorship experience Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus *TO BE CONSIDERED, SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Nashville, Tennessee area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study ranks Nashville in the top 3 places to live in Tennessee! Life at Gensler 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and technical delivery of hospitality interior projects from conceptual visioning through construction administration. Coordinate with external consultants and manage the procurement process for furniture, finishes, and equipment.