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Senior Interior Designer/Architect

ZGF Architects

Washington, DCJob$106–145K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$106–145K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

ZGF seeks a Senior Interior Designer/Architect to join its Washington, DC office. The role leads and mentors teams from concept design through construction administration, develops client and consultant relationships, and contributes to proposals, schedules, and business development. The candidate will bring extensive interior design experience and a professional interior design or architectural degree; several technical proficiencies and credentials are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interior Design, requiredProgramming, requiredSpace Planning, requiredColor and Material Research, requiredFF&E Design, requiredLighting Design, requiredBuilding Codes, requiredZoning Codes, requiredEnergy Codes, requiredADA, requiredConstruction Standards, requiredRegulatory Requirements, requiredRevit Construction Documents, required3D Modeling, nice to haveRendering, nice to haveRevit, nice to haveEnscape, nice to haveAdobe Creative Suite, requiredCommunication, required

Qualifications

12+ Years Related Experience, requiredProfessional Interior Design or Architectural Degree, requiredNCIDQ Certification or Architectural Licensure, nice to haveLEED, WELL, or FITWEL Accreditation, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

ZGF is seeking a passionate Senior Interior Designer/Architect with 12+ years’ experience to join our team in our Washington, DC office. We are looking for strong leaders and thoughtful designers with excellent communication and technical skills to join our vibrant and diverse culture of designers, planners, strategists, and industry thought leaders.

As a Senior Interior Designer/Architect, you will…

  • Extensive experience with all aspects of interior design, including programming, space planning, and color and material research, FF&E and lighting design.

  • Mentor and lead team members from concept design through construction administration

  • Foster and maintain relationships with clients and consultants

  • Assist in developing fee proposals and project schedules

  • Participate in business development activities and advise in marketing pursuits

  • Advocate for an inclusive, supportive work culture through listening, learning and acting

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have a professional Interior Design or Architectural degree and 12 years of related experience

  • Have a deep understanding of building, zoning, energy codes, ADA, construction standards, and other regulatory requirements

  • Detailing and execution of Revit construction documents

  • Proficient 3D modeling and rendering abilities in Revit and Enscape is strongly preferred

  • Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite

  • NCIDQ certification and/or architectural licensure is strongly preferred

  • LEED, WELL, or FITWEL accreditation are strongly preferred

Base Salary Range

$106,340 - $145,000 annually depending on skills and experience

Benefits

ZGF Employees Enjoy 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.

Apply With:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Portfolio

We know that great projects take more than a design team to become a reality. Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t check every box. Your skills and experiences may be exactly what we need.

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.

If you're ready to contribute to meaningful work, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume online.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,155 open Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$106–145K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$126–215K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$126–235K/yr2,435 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 28% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($176K) — in the lowest quarter of Architect salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Architect jobs in Washington, D.C. and 3,155 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Architect postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 2,823 postings).
Education
2,452 of the 3,155 open Architect jobs (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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