Interior Designer – Aviation, Hospitality

Gensler

Interior Designer creating functional and beautiful spaces for Aviation and Hospitality projects at Gensler. Requires experience in interior design with strong technical skills and creativity.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timePittsburgh • District of Columbia, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Visioning and programming for interior design and interior architecture 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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Approximately 10-15 years of interior design experience with varying project types with an emphasis on Aviation and/or Hospitality projects
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Advanced knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Advanced knowledge of interior construction documents
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and safety considerations
Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact
Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
NCIDQ/CID certification required, if you are in process, please contact stacie_smith@gensler.com to discuss opportunities that may align
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

interior designinterior architecturespace planningconceptual designschematic designconstruction documentationfurniture specificationsmaterial selectionslighting designcode compliance

Soft Skills

storytellingclient relationship managementmentoringdesign quality improvementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior DesignNCIDQ certificationCID certification