Senior Level Lead Level Designer Jobs
Senior level lead level designer jobs place experienced designers in ownership of level architecture direction, quality standards, and the cross-functional teams that deliver polished, shippable environments. Openings concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Gensler, AtkinsRéalis, and CD PROJEKT RED hiring at this level now.
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Your Role
As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s dynamic team in Charlotte , your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You have exceptional interior architecture and design skills, a background in interior architecture and interior design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will be an integral part of our teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for interior design deliverables that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
- Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices
- Responsible for the selection and presentation of furniture systems, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
- Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
- Select interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Lead design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Serve as a primary contact for external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Guide and mentor less experienced teammates
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program
- 6-10 years of relevant interior design and interior architecture experience within a commercial design firm
- Experience designing and delivering projects focused in workplace, professional services, and/or financial services is preferred
- Great reputation in the design community with clients, vendors and consultants
- NCIDQ certified (if you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact stephanie_contratto@gensler.com to determine whether there may be another role that is aligned with your background)
- Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Highly proficient with Revit
- LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices
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.
General Information
Locations
Description
Your Role
As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s dynamic team in Charlotte , your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You have exceptional interior architecture and design skills, a background in interior architecture and interior design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will be an integral part of our teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for interior design deliverables that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
- Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices
- Responsible for the selection and presentation of furniture systems, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
- Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
- Select interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Lead design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Serve as a primary contact for external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Guide and mentor less experienced teammates
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program
- 6-10 years of relevant interior design and interior architecture experience within a commercial design firm
- Experience designing and delivering projects focused in workplace, professional services, and/or financial services is preferred
- Great reputation in the design community with clients, vendors and consultants
- NCIDQ certified (if you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact stephanie_contratto@gensler.com to determine whether there may be another role that is aligned with your background)
- Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Highly proficient with Revit
- LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices
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.
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Senior Level Lead Level Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead level designer job?
Employers at this level look for a portfolio that demonstrates ownership over full level suites, not just individual spaces. Candidates with experience setting design standards, running reviews, and mentoring junior or mid-level designers stand out. Being able to speak to production decisions, iteration history, and how your work connected to player experience metrics gives you a clear edge over candidates who can only show finished output.
Which companies hire senior level lead level designers?
Companies hiring senior level lead level designers right now include Gensler, AtkinsRéalis, and CD PROJEKT RED, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from established studios and publishers with active production pipelines, as well as larger entertainment and tech companies building or expanding internal game development teams.
Are there remote senior level lead level designer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by studio and production phase. About 0% of senior level lead level designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader industry shifts toward flexible work for experienced contributors. Many studios prefer hybrid arrangements for lead roles given the collaboration and team oversight responsibilities involved.
What makes a lead level designer role senior level?
A senior lead level designer owns the design direction for a full game or major production area, not just individual assignments. The role involves setting level design standards, reviewing and approving work from other designers, driving alignment with art, narrative, and engineering teams, and contributing to production planning. The expectation is that you operate with minimal oversight and elevate the team around you.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead level designers?
Senior Level lead level designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily at the senior level because complex productions require experienced designers who can maintain quality and momentum across long development cycles without close supervision.