Your Role

Gensler's London office is seeking a Interior Designer to join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialise in creating exceptional passenger experiences in transportation environments, while working on a variety of projects within the rail and aviation sectors. You will be experienced in handling the client process, with excellent presentation and relationship building skills, and the ability to understand and interpret complex technical requirements specific to transportation facilities.

A self-motivated team player with a positive, communicative and collaborative approach, the Interior Designer will work in partnership with colleagues across Gensler's practice areas, as well as with vendors and stakeholders at all levels. You will have the knowledge and ability to provide guidance to less experienced members of the Interiors Team, advising and supporting where necessary.

What You Will Do

As an Interior Designer, you will tap into your expertise to design innovative and functional transportation environments, providing design support for completion and execution of design projects. Your responsibilities will include:

Contribute to all project phases: passenger flow analysis, space planning, conceptual designs for schematic design, refine design solutions for design development, collaborating with multiple disciplinesDesign robust and maintainable interior finishes that meet transportation sector requirements for durability, safety, and accessibilityProduce graphic presentations, including 3D renderings, for client presentationsContribute to the preparation of construction documents, including plans, elevations, details and specificationsAssist in managing team and client communicationCollaborate with specialist transportation consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to achieve project objectivesEnsure compliance with transportation-specific regulations and standardsContribute to our office and firm culture, initiatives, mentorship and talent developmentSupport the Principals to develop client, contractor and design team communications, developing and maintaining strong external and internal relationships

Your Qualifications

Bachelors' Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited schoolMinimum 5 years' demonstrable experience in Rail and/or Aviation Interior Design, through all stages of design and developmentUnderstanding of transportation-specific requirements including fire safety, wear resistance, and maintenance considerationsExperience with wayfinding and passenger experience designA good working knowledge of Revit is essentialDemonstrable presentation and client relations skillsExcellent graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideasExcellent collaboration skills, good self-organisation and strong ability to work in a team environmentHas a good understanding of FF&E suitable for transportation environments, including knowledge of materials and finishes that meet transportation durability standardsFamiliarity with relevant transportation standards and regulations (e.g., Rail Standards, CAA requirements)

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm's commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.

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