About the Position
LRS Architects is searching for an experienced Interior Project Manager to join our Workplace and Civic teams in Portland, Oregon.

The role of this position is to be the main day to day manager of the client relationship for corporate workplace and civic projects.  You will be working with landlord clients, tenants, public agencies, the project design team, consultants, and the jurisdictions to ensure the client’s design intent and design documentation meet the project goals on new construction projects and/or interior tenant improvements of varying sizes.

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Shows initiative in taking the lead and being a team partner in all phases of the design process.
• Good knowledge of what is included in drawing sets and design packages in all phases of design.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal working with consultants, contractors, vendors, and product reps to meet overall project objectives.
• Comfortable being responsive as the primary contact to maintain client relationships and leading communications, presentations, and meetings.
• Management of project fees, contracts, schedules, and budgets along with project team assignments and the ability to adjust to changing project goals, budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Provide quality assurance oversight for all project documentation and design team mentoring from start to finish for each project.
• Competency in interior detailing, materials integration, building codes and working with local jurisdictions.

Applicant Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or Architecture
• 8-10 years minimum experience at an architecture firm with integrated interiors or at an interior design firm
• REVIT oversight on projects and experience developing REVIT construction documents

Additional Qualifications (not requirements):

• Preferred candidate to have NCIDQ Certification and/or WELL Accreditation, or actively pursuing other certifications

About Us
We’re a passionate group that believes in innovation, collaboration, and the people who make both possible. We hire for long-term cultural fit and not for specific projects. Our philosophy is rooted in compassion and camaraderie and each day we strive to create a better environment for ourselves and those we serve. We prioritize education, empowerment, and a healthy work-life balance. Well-being is a top priority in our work and culture because good design isn’t just about aesthetics. Our balanced, holistic approach fuses function and beauty to create meaningful places for people. At LRS, we strive to continually adapt our work styles and habits in our ever-changing world. Our embracing of flexible schedules and a hybrid work style allows our team to work a combination of “remotely” and “in the office.”

LRS holds national certification as a women-owned business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and is a participant in the International Living Future Institute’s Just Label program. Our staff has voted LRS as an Oregonian Top Workplace annually since 2016, and we offer a generous benefits package and a collaborative and supportive work environment. Check out our Instagram @lrsarchitects!

For more information or to apply for this position, please visit our website: https://lrsarchitects.com/workwithus/

Established in 1969 in Portland, Oregon, GBD Architects Incorporated (GBD) is an employee-owned Architecture & Interior Design firm dedicated to creating buildings and spaces that work as hard as we do. Thoughtfully and artfully crafted buildings that are quiet, sophisticated solutions to real human and environmental problems—not the source of new ones.

With a staff of approximately 55 people and diverse range of project types across many sectors and scales, our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. Our firm operates within a hybrid work model utilizing the latest virtual collaboration tools for ultimate employee flexibility. We strive to support individuals to achieve their personal career goals and value the importance of work-life balance. GBD also provides 12 weeks paid family leave.

Our award-winning Interior Design team consists of a wide range of talented individuals with expertise in multiple project sectors: Workplace, Hospitality, and Multi-family/Mixed Use.  The interiors culture is highly energetic, collegial, supportive and conducive to accelerated career growth.

We are seeking applicants for an Interior Designer to join our team with approximately 5 years of experience.  Individuals in this position will participate in all aspects of the design process, beginning with a strong emphasis on concept development and project visioning. Applicants will be expected to collaborate with other team members, and other design consultants to support a successful project outcome and the firm’s goal of design excellence. This position will also support the production of construction drawings that should uphold the firm’s reputation for quality and attention to detail.  Applicants will develop comprehensive materials and finish palettes and should have strong communication skills to present ideas and design solutions to project teams and clients.

Please see GBD’s website for more information about the firm: http://www.gbdarchitects.com

QUALIFICATIONS

• Approximately 5 years’ experience in an Interior Design and/or Architectural firm
• Accredited degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Creatively solves complex design problems
• Ability to work collaboratively on a project team
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and/or TwinMotion, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of building codes and specification standards
• Experience with full scope construction drawing sets, with detailing and construction knowledge

COMPENSATION 

GBD is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits package, and potential stock ownership in the firm. Exact compensation will be based upon experience and negotiated with selected candidate.

CONTACT

Jane Great
janeg@gbdarchitects.com

Chelsey Boreas
ChelseyB@gbdarchitects.com

LRS Architects is searching for an Interior Designer to join our Senior Living and/or Multifamily housing teams in Portland, Oregon and/or Bend, Oregon.

Our ideal candidate is experienced in Senior Living, Multifamily, and/or Hospitality interior design development, coordination, and documentation within a larger team for 100+ unit new construction projects and / or be able to work independently on smaller existing building interior renovations.  Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate that is ready to lead and learn, able to rise to challenges of each project, and succeed as a team.

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Collaboration with architecture and interior design teams
• Performing a variety of tasks for projects including programming, conceptual design, design development, production and review of construction contract documents, and contract administration
• Coordinating drawings and deliverable packages at all phases
• Working with consultants, contractors, vendors, and product reps to meet overall project objectives
• Contributing to client presentations and meetings
• An understanding of how interior details and materials comes together

Applicant Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Minimum 4-8 years of experience at an architecture firm with integrated interiors or at an interior design firm
• Proficient REVIT modeling on projects and experience developing REVIT construction documents

Additional Qualifications:

• Preference to proficiency in Enscape or Sketch up modeling
• NCIDQ Certification and/or WELL Accreditation, or actively pursuing other certifications

About Us
We’re a passionate group that believes in innovation, collaboration, and the people who make both possible. We hire for long-term cultural fit and not for specific projects. Our philosophy is rooted in compassion and camaraderie and each day we strive to create a better environment for ourselves and those we serve. We prioritize education, empowerment, and a healthy work-life balance. Well-being is a top priority in our work and culture because good design isn’t just about aesthetics. Our balanced, holistic approach fuses function and beauty to create meaningful places for people. At LRS, we strive to continually adapt our work styles and habits in our ever-changing world. Our embracing of flexible schedules and a hybrid work style allows our team to work a combination of “remotely” and “in the office.”

LRS holds national certification as a women-owned business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and is a participant in the International Living Future Institute’s Just Label program. Our staff has voted LRS as an Oregonian Top Workplace annually since 2016, and we offer a generous benefits package and a fun, casual work environment. Check out our Instagram @lrsarchitects!

For more information or to apply for this position, please visit our website: https://lrsarchitects.com/workwithus/