Senior Interior Architect

WRNS Studio; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

401(k) match

PTO 160 hours

Alternate Fridays off

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Bonuses

Professional development

License reimbursement

Job summary

WRNS Studio in Seattle is seeking a Senior Interior Architect to lead design teams through all project phases, collaborating with consultants, clients, and internal teams to ensure design excellence and sustainability. The role requires 15+ years of experience, a professional architecture degree, licensure, and strong knowledge of codes and permitting.

On-site work in our Seattle office, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
• Technical proficiency with complex renovation projects
• Experience with interior architecture, especially workplace
• Experience in all phases of architectural projects, including construction administration
• Experience permitting projects through Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Strong knowledge of local building codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
• Registered, licensed architect (LEED accreditation a plus)

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
• Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
• Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
• Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
• Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
• Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Building codes

Permitting

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)

Licensed Architect

Job description

WRNS Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Architect to join our Seattle office.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
• Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
• Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
• Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
• Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
• Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
• Technical proficiency with complex renovation projects
• Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, especially workplace
• Experience working in all phases of architectural projects, including construction administration
• Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of local building codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
• Registered, licensed architect (LEED accreditation a plus)

Work location

Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.

At WRNS Studio, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that is reflective of our values. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance, as well as 401(k) match, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year, alternate Fridays off, paid holidays, wellness programs, incentive compensation bonuses, and professional development opportunities. In addition, WRNS Studio offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and development.