Interior Designer

Aedas; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aedas Seattle is seeking an Interior Designer (5+ Years of Experience) for the interior design of commercial, institutional, and workplace projects. The right candidate will own interiors from space planning through detailing and construction administration, working within a collaborative studio culture.

Responsibilities include developing narratives, client workshops, site coordination, and supporting marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional interior design or interior architecture experience.
• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture; NCIDQ certification, LEED AP, or WELL accreditation are highly desirable
• Solid understanding of building codes, ADA accessibility guidelines, and sustainable interior standards
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively contribute to project teams
• Strong organizational skills and thorough understanding of design and construction processes
• Advanced knowledge of materials and furniture, with deep connections to the design trade community
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
• Proficiency in AutoDesk software, particularly Revit, required
• Fluency in English, spoken and written
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Aedas Seattle does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative working relationship across the project team, clients, and consultants
• Develop strong conceptual design narratives and space plans that align with client goals. Translate project concepts into cohesive interior architectural solutions through diagrams, sketches, and digital visualizations
• Participate directly in client meetings and workshops, presenting design concepts clearly and managing client feedback
• Manage working time toward project deadlines and deliverables
• Ensure clear, consistent communication across all project stakeholders
• Maintain quality control and ensure project documentation meets firm standards
• Support marketing and business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations

Skills

Interior design

Portfolio development

Client collaboration

Communication

Project management

Revit

Building codes

Sustainability

English fluency

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

NCIDQ/LEED/WELL desirable

Tools

Revit

Job description

Aedas Seattle is seeking an Interior Designer (5+ Years of Experience) for the interior design of commercial, institutional, and workplace projects.

This role is tailored for an energetic, autonomous designer with a strong conceptual foundation and a solid technical ability. You will take ownership of interior environments from early space planning and narrative development through detailing, material specification, furniture selection, and construction administration, working within a close-knit, highly collaborative team that values an earnest and vibrant studio culture.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative working relationship across the project team, clients, and consultants
• Develop strong conceptual design narratives and space plans that align with client goals. Translate project concepts into cohesive interior architectural solutions through diagrams, sketches, and digital visualizations
• Participate directly in client meetings and workshops, presenting design concepts clearly and managing client feedback
• Manage working time toward project deadlines and deliverables
• Ensure clear, consistent communication across all project stakeholders
• Maintain quality control and ensure project documentation meets firm standards
• Support marketing and business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional interior design or interior architecture experience, with a proven portfolio focused on commercial workplace, corporate, or institutional environments
• Professional degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture (CIDA-accredited preferred). NCIDQ certification, LEED AP, or WELL accreditation are highly desirable
• Solid understanding of building codes, ADA accessibility guidelines, and sustainable interior standards
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively contribute to project teams
• Strong organizational skills and thorough understanding of design and construction processes
• Advanced knowledge of materials and furniture, with deep connections to the design trade community
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
• Proficiency in AutoDesk software, particularly Revit, required
• Fluency in English, spoken and written
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Aedas Seattle does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Aedas

With the belief that a global design practice be embedded in the communities in which it serves, Aedas Seattle is supported by one of the most creative design practices in the world, where we deliver global expertise with the innate knowledge and understanding of our local culture. We are dedicated to exceptional design service and outcomes, tailored to the specific needs and ethos of our clients. Our Seattle office is a tight‑knit group of individuals who each meaningfully contribute to the office culture. We are passionate about design, value the diversity of views, experience, and opinions of each team member, and care deeply about the work we do.

Aedas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Aedas expects all employees to support and foster a productive, respectful, and professional work environment. Discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law will not be tolerated.