Design Resource Specialist - Temporary Part - time

Temporary Part-Time Design Resource Specialist / Materials Library Coordinator

Gensler's Denver office is seeking a temporary part-time design resource specialist / materials library coordinator, who is responsible for managing the daily operations of the interiors and architecture materials library. The materials library serves a wide range of clients within our large, multi-disciplinary firm. The successful candidate will be the point of contact for material vendor relationships and will also be an extension of our studios by assisting the design teams with research, curation, and collaboration for project related work. We are looking for someone who is highly personable, creative, professional, organized, and engaging. We estimate this role will require 32 hours (4 days) per week onsite in our Denver office for 3-4 months.

Vendor Relations

• Point of contact with all vendors who contact and visit Gensler Denver, which includes coordinating vendor presentations, library appointments, weekly breakfast fairs, rotating product displays, learning and social events, and communicating needs of design teams
• Update and manage vendor directory
• Schedule and follow up with vendors for material pickups and deliveries

Library Maintenance

• Organize and catalog the materials library with physical samples
• Ensure borrowed materials are returned to the library and filed appropriately
• Manage sample returns, including sorting, packing, and shipping materials or arranging for vendors to pick up materials
• Maintain digital library resources

Learning Coordination and Office Support

• Research suitable products and material solutions for design projects, often related to sustainability, health, and LEED certification
• Provide visually compelling, rotating product displays and/or vignettes with emphasis on the reduction of embodied carbon in our projects
• Manage internal communications for vendor presentations within the library
• Share regular product updates and trends via Microsoft Teams and monthly email newsletters
• Manage project palette reservations throughout the office
• Educate new and existing staff on proper library procedures and protocols and how to use the designer pages and materials bank
• Independently create material palettes and inspiration image boards

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in interior design or related creative field
• 8+ years of experience in interior design or design industry
• Former design firm or industry vendor experience preferred
• Must have strong design point of view
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with a hospitable disposition
• Must be extremely organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to focus, think critically, and prioritize in a very fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic and capable team player interested in contributing, learning, and growing with a passion for design
• Familiarity with architecture & design industry-related terminology and application of materials
• Strong research and retrieval skills, cataloguing
• Passion for sustainability and resilience
• Interested in finding innovative materials and educating team
• Ideally already an active member of local design community
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds

Compensation is based upon experience and estimated pay range is $25 - $35 per hour.

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions to internal design competitions to "well-being week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.