Designer - Interiors - Mid Level

Your Role

AtGensler Columbus,you'lldesign education, healthcare, and life science interiors that directlyimpactpatient outcomes, staffwellbeing, and community resilience. As a Gensler Interior Designer,you'llcollaborate 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 ofdesign excellence, technical rigor, and purpose-driven work-and who wants to grow within a collaborative, mentorship-focused studio.

WhatYou'llDo

• Lead and support interior projects fromprogramming through construction administration, ensuring design intent and clinical requirements are fully realized
• Partner withDesign Directors and multidisciplinary teamsto develop compelling, high-performing healthcare environments
• Translate conceptual ideas intohigh-quality 2D/3D models, renderings, and construction documents
• Contribute tospace planning strategies, finish palettes, specifications, and detailed interior documentation
• Prepare and presentFF&E selectionsthat balance durability, infection control, aesthetics, and user experience
• Apply hand sketching and advanced digital tools to communicate design ideas with clarity and confidence
• Coordinate withconsultants, vendors, fabricators, and healthcare stakeholdersthroughout project delivery
• Support construction-phase activities to ensure design quality, compliance, and execution
• Engage in studio culture, mentoring, learning programs, andemerging technologies (including AI-driven workflows)

What You Bring

• 5-10 years of interior design experience
• Proven experience delivering projects from early planning through construction
• Knowledge ofFGI, NFPA, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirementsis a plus.
• Deep understanding ofinterior construction documents, materials, finishes, and specifications
• Confidence navigating building codes, standards, and complex project conditions
• AdvancedRevitproficiencyand comfort working in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Designfrom 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 onhigh-impact projectsshaping the future of the built environment
• Learn from and collaborate withtop design leaders
• Grow in a studio that values mentorship, innovation, and purpose-driven design
• Thrive in an environment that balancescreativity, 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.Additionalbenefits include 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, andtwiceannualbonus 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 mustsubmita portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visitGreat People, Great Rewards | Gensler