Design Lead I

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need a place to be their best. From Seattle area skyscrapers to the Pacific Northwest’s premier Universities and medical facilities, we design insightful spaces with the latest technology providing our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive to support our clients has helped us expand our footprint and now it’s time to expand our team.

One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Compensation range: $88,777K - $97,777K/Annually

One Workplace Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k + Employer Match
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year

Location: South Seattle, WA (Georgetown)

Day Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday

The Design Lead I is a first-level leadership role and serves as part of the design leadership team. The Design Lead I mentor and lead a team of designers and interns on the completion of various projects and initiatives. This role will oversee day-to-day tasks, duties and responsibilities, workloads, and guides personnel issues. This role will collaborate with Design team leadership and take ownership of specific initiatives and process improvements. This role involves a high degree of customer engagement, creative decision making, non-linear decision making and autonomous project ownership. The Design Lead I own the project conception and guides the client all along the way.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• First-level leadership responsibilities include managing design team workloads, workflow, and utilization.

• Manage standards, processes, and quality assurance for key projects and engagement
• Serve as a coach to designers encouraging professional development and growth while providing feedback and assessment.

• Lead design discovery, workshops and co-creation sessions and engagements with project stakeholders, to gather project information and client needs (surveys, interviews, data collection, observations) and to uncover customer challenges.

• Conducts quarterly review reports for quarterly business meetings.
• Influence, inspire, and guide solutions and deliverables from supporting team members.
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets.
• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor project hours.
• Responsible for individual tasks and duties as well as overall project results, outcomes, and direction of team members.
• Direct on-boarding for team members in partnership with Design Training & Development.
• Lead internal, external projects and process improvement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Requires an optimistic people-focused leader who is looking to develop their own leadership style and skillset as they influence teams of passionate and creative problem solvers.
• Results-oriented motivator/team builder who can manage and embrace change.
• Awareness of business practices, trends, strategies, related markets, and competitor positions.
• Stands up and serves as a champion for challenging ideas or positions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Committed to the mentorship and development of others.
• Effectively manages complex projects with many players and objectives.
• Dedication and commitment to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in all work activities.
• Collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in interior or architectural design, preferred. A minimum 8+ years related design experience.
• Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred.
• One or more professional certifications required: NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc
• Advanced proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office. CET Designer, Adobe Creative desired.
• Complex reading, writing, judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension skills.
• Attend industry events and peer networking opportunities.
• Expert level knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems furnishings.
• Expert level understanding of building codes, regulations, ADA
• Must possess the ability to draw/sketch by hand.

Personal Competencies

Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. 

Relationship management and Teamwork: The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships as part of a multifunctional team in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline driven environment. 

Time Management: Ability to multi-task to meet goals, good time management skills and ability to take ownership of project deliverables. 

Communications & Problem Solving: Ability to remain optimistic and enthusiastic while creatively solving problems.  Convey information to all key stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.  Determine and utilize the appropriate communication channels. 

Empathy, Involvement & Support: Listen and respond with empathy.  Ability to understand issues and different perspectives of others.  Ability to ask for help and encourage others.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your resume today. We look forward to connecting with you!