Junior Interior Designer

We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals , a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. You can learn more about , see what it’s like to and explore recent and at . Join us to make an impact today!

The role at a glance:

NBBJ Seattle is seeking a Junior Interior Designer or Interior Architect to work on projects at a variety of scales. We have opportunities within our corporate/commercial, civic and cultural, and healthcare studios. The position will offer the candidate opportunities to grow within the firm and exposure to an innovative, creative, and highly collaborative environment. We seek candidates who are both self-motivated and team players. 

In your new role you will:

• Participate in high-energy, collaborative teams on a wide-range of project types. 
• Proactive team engagement to participate in ideation at all levels 
• 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. 
• Learn and be curious 

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 – 6 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 3D modeling skills essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, Sketchup
• Creation of presentation books and materials
• Experience with researching, selecting and specifying materials and finishes
• Ability to work in a collaborative, open environment
• Furniture selection experience is beneficial
• Corporate and commercial design experience is beneficial
• Client presentation skills is beneficial
• Position is full-time, in office.

The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $65,000 and $78,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

• NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
• Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
• We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
• In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
• We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
• Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.