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 innovative ideas to solve challenging problems on a variety of Projects. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Your Role
As a Gensler Senior 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 will collaborate with talented colleagues to enhance Gensler’s culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for our clients and the firm. You are a mix of strategic and creative, with the ability to create great form while embracing sound business strategy. Use your unique design perspective to lead design teams, develop next-generation talent, bring new approaches to the design process, and help our clients redesign what’s possible.
What You Will Do
Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, and design development
Provide strategically minded design leadership and support for organization, production and execution of design projects
Participate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite
Lead and participate in generating interior architectural, finish and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details along with corresponding specifications and schedules
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize design and budgetary goals of the client
Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff
Help to nurture and sustain client relations with a large tech client
Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs
Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence
Your Qualifications
NCIDQ or RID Certification required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from an accredited program
10+ years of interior design experience including demonstrated success on Workplace Interiors projects preferred
Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
Detailed understanding of FF&E design and deliverables (furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications)
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Excellent ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales
Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept
Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future
LEED Accreditation a plus
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas 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 Houston in the top 10 Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S.!
*Notice: At Gensler an licensed Interior Designer will have the job title of Interior 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.
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 Awareness 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.