Interior Designer - Entry

$67,000 - $74,000/Yr

Nbbj Lp - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

NBBJ Seattle is seeking an Entry Level Interior Designer or Interior Architect to join our dynamic team. As an award-winning design firm, we are fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, dedicated to creating healthy places, strong communities, and a resilient environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different scales, including corporate/commercial, civic and cultural, and healthcare studios. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated and team players, ready to engage in high-energy collaborative teams on a wide range of project types. In this role, you will participate in proactive team engagement, contributing to ideation at all levels. You will provide design and documentation support on projects of various sizes and complexities, developing and implementing overall design concepts and finish palettes through all phases of design. This position is designed for those who are eager to learn and grow within the firm, providing exposure to an innovative, creative, and highly collaborative environment. At NBBJ, we believe in inspiring our employees to be extraordinary and to help create lasting change. You will have the chance to work with leading clients and diverse colleagues, making a significant impact in the design field. Join us to explore your potential and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of our communities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in high-energy, collaborative teams on a wide range of project types.
• Engage proactively with the team to participate in ideation at all levels.
• Provide design and documentation support on projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Develop and implement overall design concepts and finish palettes through all phases of design.
• Create presentation books and materials for client presentations.

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of professional experience in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire.
• Strong conceptual design and schematic design skills.
• Strong verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to lead aspects of work with design direction.
• Proficiency in Revit with essential 3D modeling skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, and Sketchup.
• Experience with researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, open environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Furniture selection experience is beneficial.
• Corporate and commercial design experience is beneficial.
• Client presentation skills are beneficial.