Senior Design Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established design organization in Seattle is looking for a Senior Design Coordinator to support the design and delivery of community-centric spaces and experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 5 years of professional experience. They should have strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in Autodesk Revit and other design tools. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration and innovation in various architectural projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years professional or internship experience preparing details, specifications and construction documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit; familiarity with related tools.
• Graphic presentation skills.
• Active contributor to our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques.
• Perform architectural assignments with general instruction.
• Work directly with owners/clients on procedures.
• Write specifications covering architectural matters.
• Assist Project Architects and take responsibility for work.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Graphic presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3-D Studio Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Design Coordinator – Architecture Practice. The role supports the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well‑being worldwide, working on projects such as healing environments, learning spaces, research labs and civic landmarks.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to construction documents.
• Perform architectural assignments with only general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding expected results.
• Work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures.
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews.
• Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Experience in healthcare or mission‑critical (data center) projects.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3‑D Studio Max.
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years professional or internship experience preparing details, specifications and construction documents.
• Must possess credentials to obtain future registration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship‑management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Location & Schedule

Seattle, Washington, United States. Full‑time. Regular employee status.

Job Posting

Posted January 9, 2026.

Employment Equity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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