Intermediate Designer - Corporate Commercial Practice
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NBBJ Seattle is seeking an Intermediate Designer to work on projects varying from small TI work to full corporate campuses involving client contact and leadership responsibilities.
This role includes interiors and architectural design and development work for projects involving construction of the interiors of new buildings, alteration of existing buildings and facilities, and potential larger planning and design efforts.
The position will offer the candidate opportunities to grow within the firm and exposure to an innovative, creative, and highly collaborative environment. We seek candidates who are both self-motivated and team players.
In this role you will:
Provide expertise (under high-level guidance) in executing corporate / commercial projects to team members, client, and contractors from early design through construction administration
Work with clients to identify objectives and formulate options
Interpret and formulate design concepts by collaborating with project team and developing design, documentation, scheduling, and budgeting
Prepare contract and permitting documents, applying technical quality, code compliance, and design control
Lead project engineers to ensure an integrated approach and coordinate project requirements
Maintain records to document phases of project
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and all project disciplines
Lead the work of other team members, providing mentorship and guidance
May participate in marketing efforts, including presentations
What you will need to succeed:
5 – 10 years of professional experience in interiors and/or the architectural field
Well-versed in Corporate markets with experience on small and large scale projects
Bachelor's or Master's Degree
Has or is actively working toward licensure
LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire
Proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling skills essential; familiarity with Rhino and re-integration into Revit is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Demonstrated knowledge of Enscape and/or other rendering processes
Ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Client presentation skills is beneficial
Ability to work with integrity, trust, and commitment; setting an example for others
Ability to travel if the project(s) requires
Office & Hybrid Hours:
This is a full-time position, with expectations to be in-office Monday – Thursday. Core in-office hours during those days are 10am – 3pm, allowing flexibility around travel and family needs. Fridays are hybrid workdays for employees to choose where they work, as coordinated with their project and team.
The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $80,000-$95,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.