Senior Interior Architect — Lead Workplace Design

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 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.