Interior Designer, Level 1

Katerra is a technology company transforming property development, design, and construction—from start to finish. We are building an entirely new kind of company that brings together expertise in design, technology, material sourcing, manufacturing, and construction as a single integrated offering.

With this unique approach, we have the opportunity to design and build beyond compromise. Beautiful, efficient, sustainable-we can do it all. The era of design concessions is over.

Founded in 2015, today we are a growing team of more than 200 employees globally. Located in Seattle, the Katerra Design office is home to our integrated team of architecture, interiors, industrial design, and engineering.

At Katerra, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence.

INTERIOR DESIGNER, JUNIOR LEVEL

Katerra Design, located in Seattle, is seeking a talented, highly motivated Junior Level Interior Designer who can work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team. We are seeking a designer who is focused by challenge and can stay highly creative in a wide variety of situations—someone with proven ability to move forward under pressure, to work independently but ask for guidance when needed, and be excited to share knowledge with others. You should be comfortable with not knowing—but be driven to find answers. To thrive here, you must be passionate about design, be curious, and love the process of problem solving and iteration.

You will contribute to the team’s work designing projects. Daily tasks will vary widely, but will likely include assisting in the preparation of plans and drawings, design presentations, renderings, material selections, and specifications. But what Katerra uniquely offers is the chance to collaborate with the many minds in the office who bring their experience from outside the world of architecture – industrial design, engineering, construction, development, manufacturing, technology design, and beyond.

We are especially seeking designers with experience in multifamily housing, hospitality, corporate interiors, or retail/program management, but a willingness to learn is of primary importance.

Position Summary:
Engage in our high-energy, collaborative team and studio environment

Participate in creative problem-solving and iteration

Assist with design and documentation on projects of various sizes and complexities

Contribute to the execution of overall design concepts and finish palettes through all phases of design, in collaboration with studio lead and other designers

Assist with production of contract documents, material and FF&E specifications, and design presentations

Engage with our teams on construction administration as needed

Availability to travel if project needs require

Background and Experience:
2 to 4 years of professional experience in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field

Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program; other degrees will be considered based on experience and work samples

Experience preferred in all aspects of interior design including concept design, space planning, color and material selection, documentation, graphic presentations, material research and selection, and FF&E selection and specification

Revit experience highly desired; working proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp (or other 3D software) preferred

3D modeling and rendering design skills preferred; willingness to learn required

Experience with furniture budgets and specifications desired

Managing external vendors, library maintenance, and sample requests

Personal Characteristics and Traits:
Highly motivated, with aspirations for career growth

Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Initiative to execute on self-guided, special initiative projects

Strong verbal and graphic communication skills; conscientious client relationship skills; and ability to engage with a diverse team of designers, architects, consultants, and vendors

Excellent problem solving skills

Flexibility to evolve with various challenges and directions as new projects and initiatives unfold

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic work environment

Strong organizational skills

Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy

Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently

Desire to change the architecture/design and construction industry for the better, and motivation to not follow the status quo