Designer

NBBJ; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ Seattle is seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer or Interior Architect with a healthcare background to work on projects at a variety of scales. The role offers growth within the firm and emphasizes a collaborative, creative environment.

You will collaborate with senior designers to develop and execute design concepts, lead aspects of development, and mentor junior team members while delivering design and documentation across projects of varying scopes.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of professional interior design/architecture experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• LEED accreditation or within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to dynamic, collaborative teams across diverse project types.
• Engage proactively in team discussions and ideation at all levels.
• Work closely and collaboratively with senior designers to develop and execute design concepts and strategies.
• Lead key aspects of project development while providing mentorship, guidance, and direction to junior team members.
• Provide design and documentation support for projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Develop and refine design concepts and finish palettes throughout all project phases.
• Stay curious and committed to continuous learning.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Rhino

SketchUp

3DS Max

Job description

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That's where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it's like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!

The role at a glance:

NBBJ Seattle is seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer or Interior Architect with a background in Healthcare to work on projects at a variety of scales. The position will offer 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 your new role, you will:

• Actively contribute to dynamic, collaborative teams across diverse project types.
• Engage proactively in team discussions and ideation at all levels.
• Work closely and collaboratively with senior designers to develop and execute design concepts and strategies.
• Lead key aspects of project development while providing mentorship, guidance, and direction to junior team members.
• Provide design and documentation support for projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Develop and refine design concepts and finish palettes throughout all project phases.
• Stay curious and committed to continuous learning.

What you will need to succeed:

• 8 - 15 years of professional experience in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree inInterior Design or Interior Architecture
• LEED Accreditation or within 18months of hire
• Strong conceptual design and schematic design skills
• Ability to lead aspects of work with design direction
• Proficiency in Revit with essential 3D modeling skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, SketchUp, and/or 3DS Max
• Experience researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes
• Furniture selection experience is beneficial
• Strong verbal and graphic communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, open environment
• Experience creating presentation books and materials
• Client presentation skills is beneficial
• Corporate and commercial design experience is beneficial
• Position is full-time, in office.

The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $85,000 and $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.