Senior Interior Technical Designer

About the role

ZGF is seeking a Senior Interior Technical Designer with a passion for design excellence to join our team in Seattle, Washington. Our ideal candidate thrives on team and client leadership. You are a creative thinker that enjoys design ideation and constructability solutions to realize beautiful and innovative space.

Responsibilities

• Possess a knowledge of all aspects of interior design, including programming, space planning, color and material research, FF&E, and lighting design.
• Collaborate with and manage teams to generate, develop, and deliver quality design projects with a focus on the interior built environment.
• Manage and mentor team members from concept design through construction administration.
• Manage the technical design process and documentation and supervise workflow of design staff.
• Develop creative technical solutions for constructability and to meet project challenges.
• Detail and execute construction documents with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and foster relationships with clients and consultants with sensitivity to project fees, budgets, schedules.
• Advocate for an inclusive, supportive work culture through listening, learning, and actions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor or higher degree in Interior Design or Architecture and a minimum of 15+ years of experience in the field. NCIDQ or AIA preferred.
• Experience managing complex clients with multiple stakeholders.
• Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design and technical project resolution.
• Proven track record of success managing complex multi-phased higher education, federal, healthcare, lab, commercial development, and/or workplace interior architecture projects.
• Deep understanding of building, zoning, energy codes, ADA, construction standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and other forms of project delivery.
• Strong skills in Revit and design technology tools.
• Experience in large and small-scale projects across a diversity of industries.
• Strong verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in programming is a plus.
• LEED, WELL or FITWEL accreditation is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match.
• 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $122,000/yr - $142,00/yr

Schedule

N/A

Application

Please see below for further details. Apply With:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Work samples

Equal Opportunity Employer

ZGF Architects is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the unique qualities and perspectives that each individual brings to our team. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we are excited to consider qualified candidates.