Job Openings

Job Openings

Interested in a career at Urbal Architecture? We are always looking for new talent to join our firm. We are hiring!

About us:

• Originally founded in 2010 in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood, Urbal is a 22-person award-winning firm with a rapidly growing portfolio.

• We have three office locations in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Bozeman, MT.

• We design housing across all scales from single-family additions to large mixed-use multifamily and senior housing. Our projects are located from coast to coast and incorporate regional design inspiration.

• Our office culture is creative, collaborative, open, flexible, and fun with excellent mentorship opportunities for our new hires to learn and grow.

• We offer competitive wages and a full array of benefits, as well as supporting continuing education and licensure.

• Urbal Architecture was ranked as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2019 and 2020.

INTERIOR DESIGN LEAD | SEATTLE

Are you a passionate and experienced Interior Design Project Manager looking for an opportunity to lead and inspire? Urbal Architecture is seeking a dynamic and creative professional to join our growing interiors department. This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple and diverse projects while working collaboratively with a team that values innovation, efficiency, great design, and strong client relationships.

About the role:
As an Interior Design Lead, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion. You’ll lead Urbal’s talented interiors team, manage client relationships, and drive the success of multiple projects while maintaining design integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Project & Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of designers, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring high-quality project execution. Oversee all phases of interior design projects, from contract documentation through construction, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

• Client Engagement: Act as the primary client-facing contact, leading meetings, presenting designs, and ensuring successful relationship management throughout the project.

• Design Development & Execution: Develop and present high-quality design concepts, programming, space planning, and storytelling through design. Select finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment while ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.

• Technical Documentation & Coordination: Prepare and manage construction documents, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, furniture layouts, and specifications. Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment.

• Financial & Process Oversight: Develop, maintain, and track project budgets across all phases. Prepare and manage client proposals, clearly outlining scope, costs, and deliverables. Lead project review meetings to assess progress, optimize efficiency, and drive quality and profitability within the department.

• Site Observation & Execution: Conduct field measurements, oversee construction progress, furniture/accessory/art installation, and ensure successful implementation of approved designs. Travel to job sites across the U.S. as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate in Interior Design from an accredited program.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in interior design, with a background in project management and team leadership.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit with Enscape (or similar rendering software), SketchUp, and Adobe Suite (Photoshop and InDesign preferred).

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Experience with contract documentation, furniture specification, and space planning.

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.

• Self-motivated, process-oriented, and able to work both independently and within a team.

• Willingness to contribute to the department’s growth, actively shaping and expanding it into a thriving and dynamic interiors division.

• Authorization to work in the United States (Urbal Architecture is unable to provide H-1B visa sponsorship).

Why Join Urbal Architecture?

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where design excellence is at the forefront.

• Manage diverse, multi-faceted projects while growing professionally within a supportive team.

• Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for occasional travel and professional development.

This is a full-time, in-person position in our Seattle office.
Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to info@urbalarchitecture.com.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER & PROJECT LEAD | SEATTLE / BOZEMAN

About you:
First and foremost, we are looking for a good fit for our office culture. Beyond that, We are looking for an open-minded, flexible individual with a strong sense of design who is passionate about learning all stages of the architectural process from early schematic design to construction administration. Our ideal candidate should:

• Educational Background: Hold a professional degree in architecture (BArch or MArch) from an accredited program.

• Experience Requirement: Requires at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proficiency in Design Software: Must be proficient in SketchUp and Revit; experience with Enscape is a plus.

• Lead Project Aspects: Responsible for leading certain components of an Urbal project.

• Client & Consultant Communication: Serve as the primary point of daily communication with clients and consultants.

• Consultant Coordination: Must demonstrate proficiency in coordinating with consultants effectively.

• Schedule Implementation: Ensure the project schedule is executed according to plan.

• Motivated Self-Starter: Be comfortable working in small teams and taking on independent responsibilities.

• Strong Communication & Graphic Skills: Good communication and graphic skills are essential.

• Path to Project Manager: This role serves as an intermediate step towards becoming a project manager.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. At this time, Urbal Architecture is unable to provide sponsorship for H1B visa candidates.

This is a full-time, in-person position in our Seattle or Bozeman Office.
Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to info@urbalarchitecture.com.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROFESSIONAL | BOZEMAN

About you:
First and foremost, we are looking for a good fit for our office culture. Beyond that, We are looking for an open-minded, flexible individual with a strong sense of design who is passionate about learning all stages of the architectural process from early schematic design to construction administration. Our ideal candidate should:

• Hold a professional degree in architecture (BArch or MArch) from an accredited program.

• Be a motivated self-starter who is comfortable working in small teams as well as taking on independent responsibilities.

• Have good communication and graphic skills (a must).

• Exhibit some level of proficiency in Sketchup, Auto-CAD and Revit (strongly preferred).

• Enscape is a plus.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. At this time, Urbal Architecture is unable to provide sponsorship for H1B visa candidates.

This is a full-time, in-person position in our Bozeman Office.
Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to info@urbalarchitecture.com.

Urbal Architecture is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.