Designer - FF&E Specialist

As a Designer - FF&E Specialist with our Dallas office, you will join a talented, thoughtful team that works to create meaningful experiences and environments grounded in a deep understanding of culture, time, and place. Each environment we create is designed in response to the bigger picture yet tailored to suit unique brand perspectives. The result is a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. We believe spaces must be engaging and we strive to create playful environments that surprise and delight all who enter. We look to engage as artists, craftsmen, inventors, designers, and entrepreneurs, endowed with endless curiosity and a mindful approach to design.

What You Will Do

• Utilize your experience with all phases of Interior Design project deliverables from Concept Design through Construction Administration to realize a successful design concept
• Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
• Produce mood, material and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision
• Produce furniture plans, specifications, material selections and schedules needed for construction documentation independently or with minimal supervision
• Participate in client and consultant meetings
• Effectively communicate design ideas by hand sketching and/or digital graphics
• Utilize knowledge of hospitality furniture and technology, and custom furniture and lighting solutions, finishes, materials, color selections, and ID specifications
• Independently create material palettes, and inspiration image boards

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design
• 2-5 years of postgraduate experience preferred
• NCIDQ or CID Certification preferred
• Detailed understanding and execution of FF&E design and deliverables including full furniture specifications and plan tagging
• Onsite furniture punch experience with multiple dealers during multiple phases
• High Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint, SpecSource, Adobe Creative Suite required
• Willingness to travel to project locations weekly during critical project stages
• Excellent graphic design, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills

401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Profit sharing, Paid holidays

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Dallas, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 - 2026 study on what it’s like living in Dallas, Texas!

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.