Design Resource Specialist

Arthur Gensler Jr. and Associates is seeking a Part-Time Design Resource Specialist in Denver, CO. The role involves managing the Interiors and Architecture Materials Library, coordinating vendor relationships, maintaining library resources, and supporting design teams with product research and sustainability initiatives. The position requires 24-32 hours per week onsite, focusing on curation, organization, and education related to design materials.
Gensler is a leading architecture, design, and planning firm with locations worldwide.Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

Your Role

Gensler's Denver office is seeking a 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 between 24 - 32 hours (3 or 4 days) per week onsite in our Denver Office.

What You Will Do

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
• Maintain professional relationships internally and externally between the firm, consultants, and vendors, positively representing the firm at industry related events and the first face of Gensler when meeting in the office.
• Ask meaningful questions to screen new products and vendors with a sustainability and design lens
• Update and manage vendor directory
• Schedule and follow up with vendors for material pickups and deliveries

Library Maintenance
• Curate a library that is inclusive of top quality, aesthetically superior and sustainable building and interior design materials to inspire and meet the needs of design teams and that is consistent with other Gensler Materials Libraries
• Seek out, educate and curate innovative, resilient materials and review products' health and environmental impacts to support the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3)
• Organize and catalog the Materials Library with physical samples
• Oversee procurement, organization, and product knowledge of Gensler designed products
• 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
• Coordinate periodic donations to design schools and local organizations with the goal of diverting materials from the landfill
• Create and maintain a library budget
• 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
• Coordinate learning opportunities and product presentations to educate team members and provide industry trend analysis
• Record accredited continuing education course (CEU) attendance during Lunch and Learns
• Manage internal communications for vendor presentations within the Library
• Share regular product updates and trends via Microsoft Teams and monthly email newsletters
• Attend tradeshows and create educational presentations immediately following
• Support vendor/design events and presentations
• 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 - $45 per hour + bonuses and benefits.

Life at Gensler

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.

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.