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Architectural Project Manager

Retail | Food & Beverage | Design-Build

Location: Seattle, WA (Remote / Work-From-Home)
Target Hire Date: September 2026
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: U.S. Leadership Team

About Zebra Global Architecture

Founded in London in 1997, Zebra Global Architecture is a globally recognized, design-driven architecture and design consultancy with over 25 years of experience delivering high-impact commercial environments around the world. With offices and projects spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Zebra has built a reputation for combining strong design thinking, operational efficiency, and brand-centric execution.

Zebra specializes in retail, hospitality, food & beverage, and lifestyle environments, partnering with some of the most recognizable global brands to deliver repeatable, scalable, and high-quality design solutions. Our work blends creative excellence with technical rigor, allowing us to operate seamlessly in fast-paced, multi-site rollout environments.

In the United States, Zebra continues to expand its footprint by supporting major national and global brands with design-build delivery, tenant improvement programs, and ground-up developments. Our culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and flexible—empowering experienced professionals to work autonomously while remaining deeply connected to a global design network.

Why professionals choose Zebra:

• Global brand exposure with real design influence

• Long-term, repeat client partnerships

• Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and trust

• Fully remote flexibility without sacrificing collaboration

• Clear growth runway as the U.S. platform expands

Position Overview

Zebra Global Architecture is seeking a Senior-level Architectural Project Manager based in Seattle, Washington to support the design and delivery of high-volume retail and food & beverage projects. This role is fully remote (work from home) and will be instrumental in supporting Zebra’s expanding West Coast and national client programs.

The Architectural Project Manager will lead projects for flagship brands including Shake Shack, Starbucks, and Zara, managing multiple concurrent projects from early design through construction and close-out.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced architectural professional who thrives in fast-paced, brand-driven environments, enjoys working remotely, and wants to be part of a globally respected design practice without the constraints of a traditional office setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail and food & beverage projects simultaneously across various U.S. markets

• Lead projects from concept design through construction administration

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal design teams

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned brand programs

• Oversee schedule, scope, quality, and deliverables across all project phases

• Manage permitting, jurisdictional coordination, and authority approvals

• Review construction documents for technical accuracy and brand compliance

• Support design-build delivery and fast-track rollout schedules

• Ensure consistency across repeat brand prototypes and site adaptations

• Participate in internal design reviews and global collaboration efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (required)

• 8–15 years of professional architectural experience

• Strong background in Retail and Food & Beverage projects

• Experience managing multi-site or repeat prototype programs

• Located in Seattle, WA or willing to relocate

• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment

• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (preferred, not required)

• Experience with design-build project delivery

• Prior work supporting national or global retail brands

• Bilingual - Spanish Speaking

• Experience working with fast-paced client rollouts and tight schedules

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Full Benefits Package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Fully remote work environment

• Long-term career growth within a global architecture platform

Why This Role Is Unique

• No office requirement – true work-from-home flexibility

• Exposure to globally recognized brands and high-visibility programs

• Join Zebra at a strategic growth stage in the U.S. market

• Work autonomously while collaborating with international design teams

• Build a long-term career with a firm that values trust, performance, and design excellence