Intermediate Designer - Corporate Commercial Practice

NBBJ Design; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ Seattle is seeking an Intermediate Designer to contribute to interior and architectural design on projects from small TI work to large corporate campuses. You will collaborate across disciplines, lead design development, and mentor junior staff.

The role is full-time with in-office Monday–Thursday, 10am–3pm core hours; Fridays are hybrid. Based in the United States, compensation ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in interior design or architecture.
• 5–10 years of interiors or architectural experience.
• Active licensure or in progress; LEED accreditation or within 18 months.
• Proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling; Rhino familiarity.
• Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to travel as projects require.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in executing corporate/commercial projects from design to construction.
• Work with clients to identify objectives and options.
• Interpret and formulate design concepts with project team.
• Prepare contract and permitting documents.
• Lead project engineers to ensure integrated approach.
• Maintain records documenting project phases.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and all disciplines.
• Lead the work of other team members and mentor.
• May participate in marketing efforts, including presentations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Client presentation

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

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!

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!
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 licensureLEED 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.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.