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Gensler lists this Designer - Interiors - Mid Level opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Information
Posting Date
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
7758
Areas of Expertise
Healthcare
Job Category
Interior Design
Locations
Columbus, OH, US
Description
Your Role
At Gensler Columbus , you'll design education, healthcare, and life science interiors that directly impact patient outcomes, staff wellbeing, and community resilience. As a Gensler Interior Designer, you'll collaborate with recognized, practiced colleagues to translate research, insight, and human-centered design into environments that support impactful outcomes.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives at the intersection of design excellence, technical rigor, and purpose-driven work -and who wants to grow within a collaborative, mentorship-focused studio.
What You'll Do
Lead and support interior projects from programming through construction administration , ensuring design intent and clinical requirements are fully realized
Partner with Design Directors and multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling, high-performing healthcare environments
Translate conceptual ideas into high-quality 2D/3D models, renderings, and construction documents
Contribute to space planning strategies , finish palettes, specifications, and detailed interior documentation
Prepare and present FF&E selections that balance durability, infection control, aesthetics, and user experience
Apply hand sketching and advanced digital tools to communicate design ideas with clarity and confidence
Coordinate with consultants, vendors, fabricators, and healthcare stakeholders throughout project delivery
Support construction-phase activities to ensure design quality, compliance, and execution
Engage in studio culture, mentoring, learning programs, and emerging technologies (including AI-driven workflows)
What You Bring
5-10+ years of related professional experience as an interior designer. Experience across multiple practices is a plus: workplace, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and residential.
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
Proficiency in Revit, Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office required
Strong conceptual planner
Strong knowledge of the design process, including FF&E + specifications, color, and materials
Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
Proven experience delivering projects from early planning through construction
Knowledge of FGI, NFPA, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements is a plus.
Deep understanding of interior construction documents, materials, finishes, and specifications
Confidence navigating building codes, standards, and complex project conditions
Advanced Revit proficiency and comfort working in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program
Collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a commitment to design excellence
Ability to build and sustain client relationships through trusted project delivery
NCIDQ certification and LEED AP (or in progress) preferred
Why Gensler?
Work on high-impact projects shaping the future of the built environment
Learn from and collaborate with top design leaders
Grow in a studio that values mentorship, innovation, and purpose-driven design
Thrive in an environment that balances creativity, technical mastery, and research
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off. Additional benefits include 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twiceannual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
We actively support licensure and professional development through reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and eligible tuition expenses. We view professional growth as a meaningful investment in our people and our future.
*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.
To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
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 and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
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