Senior Interior Designer

Seattle-based design firm with an established reputation for innovative and strategic thinking needs a senior interior designer to join the firm’s office in downtown Seattle. The firm practices in numerous project types including workplace, commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, and product design.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of related professional experience
• Proven ability to manage the full cycle of interior space design and development, including conceptualization (in partnership with design collaborators), client presentations, and mentorship of junior team members.
• Proven design experience in similar project types and sizes and team structures
• Proven experience in 3-D spatial development using SketchUp / Enscape
• Proven experience in Furniture and Finishes selections and specifications
• Experience with and ability to use Revit, In-Design, Photoshop, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Minimum B.S. or B.A. in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

General Firm Expectations:

• Exhibit high degree of self-motivation and enthusiasm
• Contribute reasonable “sacrifice” (in the service of responsibility, accountability, and empathy to clients, projects, and teammates)
• Employ “rapid-prototyping” practices (producing multiple options, quickly to facilitate problem-solving)
• Create client-oriented presentations so they “get it” and “want it”
• Convey firm “advocacy” both inside and outside the studio
• Work as an extension of the principals’ hands and creativity
• Work within a vibrant, high-energy environment and be adaptable to change regularly

“Ideal” candidate should demonstrate the following skillset/knowledge base:

• Design – Ability to design spatially oriented and humanistic-driven interiors using a holistic approach that considers material, color, texture, lighting, and furniture.
• Programming – Strong knowledge of programming techniques and ability to implement them with client and end-user groups.
• Documentation – Strong knowledge of construction document production, consultant coordination, and detailing. Ability to generate and primarily direct production activities to capture design intent.
• Construction – Knowledge of the construction process and ability to participate in the CA phase.
• Finishes – Strong knowledge of the latest available materials and their appropriate applications, availability, and cost. Ability to independently generate and develop palettes.
• Furniture – Strong knowledge of key commercial and residential furniture manufacturers’ product lines for firm projects—the ability to make selections and develop furniture specifications and budgets.
• Communication – strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to present ideas and strategies quickly, thoughtfully, and concisely. Hand sketching abilities are critical.

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