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Senior Interior Designer/Architect Project Manager

ZGF Architects

Washington, DCJob$125–163K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$125–163K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate, required

Job overview

ZGF seeks a Senior Interior Designer/Architect Project Manager for its Washington, DC office. The role leads design teams and projects from concept through construction administration, develops proposals and work plans, manages client and consultant relationships, and contributes to business development. Candidates must have a professional interior design or architectural degree and 15 years of related experience; NCIDQ certification or architectural licensure and LEED, WELL, or FITWEL accreditation are strongly preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interior Design, nice to haveProgramming, nice to haveSpace Planning, nice to haveColor and Material Research, nice to haveFF&E Design, nice to haveLighting Design, nice to haveBuilding Codes, requiredZoning Codes, requiredEnergy Codes, requiredADA, requiredConstruction Standards, requiredRegulatory Requirements, requiredCommunication, requiredLeadership, requiredManagement, requiredOrganization, requiredUser Group Meetings, requiredProject Management, requiredAdobe Suite, requiredRevit, requiredMicrosoft Suite, requiredDeltek Vision, requiredInclusive Work Culture Advocacy, nice to haveClient and Consultant Relations, nice to haveProposal Development, nice to haveBusiness Development, nice to haveMarketing Pursuits, nice to have

Qualifications

Professional Interior Design or Architectural Degree, required15 Years Related Experience, 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 Project Manager with 15+ 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 Project Manager, you will…

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

  • Manage teams to generate, develop, and deliver quality design projects

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

  • Foster and maintain relationships with clients and consultants

  • Independently develop project proposals, defining and managing work plans, organizing and supervising design teams, participating in presentations and interviews, and finding creative solutions to project challenges

  • 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 15 years of related experience

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

  • Strong communication, leadership, management, and organizational expertise

  • Experience leading user group meetings

  • Previous project management experience

  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Revit, Microsoft Suite and Deltek Vision

  • NCIDQ certification and/or architectural licensure is strongly preferred

  • LEED, WELL, or FITWEL accreditation are strongly preferred

Base Salary Range

$125,000 - $163,000 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 3,118 open Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$125–163K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$126–215K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$126–236K/yr2,410 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $144K, is 18% 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 3,118 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 15 years of experience — more than three in four Architect postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 2,796 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 78 of the 3,118 open Architect jobs (3%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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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