Senior Interior Design Lead - FF&E & Creative Workshops

One Workplace; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

9 Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k + Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness App with reimbursement up to

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Porter, based in Seattle, seeks a Sr Creative Specialist I — a senior interior designer who leads creative engagements, mentors teams, and champions FF&E in workplace spaces. Strong storytelling and ambiguity navigation are essential to prioritize critical elements and defend concepts.

This role emphasizes collaborative, inclusive design and client-facing workshops. The candidate will distill project data, conduct product research, select finishes, and drive design decisions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior or Architectural Design with at least 5 years related design experience.
• CIDA or NAB accreditation preferred; professional certifications recommended.
• Strong aesthetic sense and ability to advocate design concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Distill and analyze project information.
• Creative problem solving and product research.
• Develop thought starters and validation packages.
• Select and specify products and finishes.
• Lead customer engagements and workshops.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Aesthetic eye

Product design

Graphic composition

Decor/furniture passion

Organization

Clear communication

Design concept presentation

Calm under pressure

Collaborative

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelors in Interior or Architectural Design

5+ years design experience

CIDA/NAB accreditation preferred

Certifications recommended (NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI)

Job description

Porter, based in Seattle, seeks a Sr Creative Specialist I — a senior interior designer who leads creative engagements, mentors teams, and champions FF&E in workplace spaces. Strong storytelling and ambiguity navigation are essential to prioritize critical elements and defend concepts.

This role emphasizes collaborative, inclusive design and client-facing workshops. The candidate will distill project data, conduct product research, select finishes, and drive design decisions while maintaining