Claire Wetta
About Claire Wetta
Claire Wetta is an Associate Interior Designer at Gensler in Houston, Texas, with a background in interior design that includes internships and leadership roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati and has participated in various professional development programs.
Work at Gensler
Claire Wetta has been employed at Gensler as an Interior Designer, Associate since 2018. In her role, she contributes to various design projects and collaborates with teams to create innovative interior spaces. She serves as the Studio Design Experience Leader, a position she has held since January 2021, where she focuses on enhancing the design experience within the studio. Additionally, she is a Community Impact Member at Gensler, a role she has maintained since May 2018, which involves engaging in initiatives that benefit the community.
Education and Expertise
Claire Wetta earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati, completing her studies from 2013 to 2018. During her education, she participated in an Interior Design Exchange Semester at RMIT University in 2016, which lasted for 11 months. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in interior design principles and practices.
Background
Claire Wetta began her career in interior design with various internships. She worked as a Design Intern at Collective Architecture in Washington, DC, for 11 months in 2015. In 2016, she interned at FRCH Design Worldwide in Cincinnati, Ohio, for 3 months, and then at Big Red Rooster, a JLL company, in Columbus, Ohio, for 4 months. She also completed a Design Co-op at Gensler from 2017 to 2018, further solidifying her experience in the field.
Professional Development
In 2022, Claire Wetta participated in the Gensler Sponsored IIDA Emerging Leader program, which focuses on developing leadership skills within the design industry. Additionally, she has taken on the role of Regional Recruitment Leader for the University of Cincinnati since June 2020, where she helps to attract and recruit new talent for the interior design program.