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 work on interiors and architectural design projects, ranging from small TI work to full corporate campuses with client contact and leadership responsibilities.

Role involves design development, documentation, and collaboration across disciplines. Requires 5–10 years in interiors/architecture, Revit proficiency, and licensure pursuit; LEED or near-term accreditation preferred. Office in Seattle with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in architecture/interior design or related field.
• Proven experience in interiors/architectural design, with client contact.
• Proficiency in BIM and 3D modeling tools.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute corporate/interiors projects under high-level guidance from design leadership.
• Collaborate with clients to define objectives and options.
• Develop design concepts with project team, managing documentation and schedules.
• Prepare contract and permitting documents with quality and code compliance.
• Lead project engineers to coordinate requirements and maintain records.
• Coordinate with architects, interiors, lighting, and other disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft 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 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.

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