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SOM

Intermediate Designer - City Design

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary ...

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Intermediate Architectural Designer, High-End Residential

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Intermediate Architectural Designer - High-End Residential (Revit) | New York, NY How often do you get to work on the kind of homes that end up in monographs? I'm partnering with one of the most ...

IA Interior Architects

Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Oversees Intermediate Designer to review space plans and tackles more complicated issues * Provides detail for interior and architectural design projects * Develops and delivers overall design and ...

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How much do intermediate designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for intermediate designer in the United States is $33.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Intermediate Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intermediate Designer, you need solid design fundamentals, creative problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in visual communication, typically supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Sketch, and sometimes certifications in specific software, are important. Strong collaboration, time management, and effective communication skills help set candidates apart in this role. These skills are essential to create impactful designs, meet project deadlines, and work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams.

What is an Intermediate Designer job?

An Intermediate Designer is a mid-level creative professional responsible for developing design concepts, executing projects, and collaborating with senior designers and clients. They have a strong foundation in design principles, software proficiency, and industry experience, allowing them to manage tasks with greater independence. Their role may include creating visual assets, refining brand identity, and ensuring design consistency across projects. Intermediate Designers often work in fields like graphic design, interior design, or UX/UI design, depending on the industry.

What are typical day-to-day responsibilities for an Intermediate Designer?

As an Intermediate Designer, your daily activities often include collaborating with senior designers and other departments, producing design concepts and final assets, participating in team meetings, and refining projects based on feedback. You may also be responsible for maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring that your designs align with client or company goals. Regular communication with project managers and developers is common, ensuring successful project handoffs and workflow efficiency. The role provides a dynamic work environment where you can see your creative ideas come to life while building valuable professional experience.

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Infographic showing various Intermediate Designer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,800 per year, or $33.1 per hour.
Intermediate Designer - Corporate Commercial Practice

Intermediate Designer - Corporate Commercial Practice

NBBJ

Seattle, WA • On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That's where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it's like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!
NBBJ Seattle is seeking an Intermediate Designer to work on projects varying from small TI work to full corporate campuses involving client contact and leadership responsibilities.
This role includes interiors and architectural design and development work for projects involving construction of the interiors of new buildings, alteration of existing buildings and facilities, and potential larger planning and design efforts.
The position will offer the candidate opportunities to grow within the firm and exposure to an innovative, creative, and highly collaborative environment. We seek candidates who are both self-motivated and team players.
In this role you will:
  • Provide expertise (under high-level guidance) in executing corporate / commercial projects to team members, client, and contractors from early design through construction administration
  • Work with clients to identify objectives and formulate options
  • Interpret and formulate design concepts by collaborating with project team and developing design, documentation, scheduling, and budgeting
  • Prepare contract and permitting documents, applying technical quality, code compliance, and design control
  • Lead project engineers to ensure an integrated approach and coordinate project requirements
  • Maintain records to document phases of project
  • Collaborate with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and all project disciplines
  • Lead the work of other team members, providing mentorship and guidance
  • May participate in marketing efforts, including presentations

What you will need to succeed:
  • 5 - 10 years of professional experience in interiors and/or the architectural field
  • Well-versed in Corporate markets with experience on small and large scale projects
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree
  • Has or is actively working toward licensure
  • LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire
  • Proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling skills essential; familiarity with Rhino and re-integration into Revit is a plus
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Enscape and/or other rendering processes
  • Ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
  • Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
  • Client presentation skills is beneficial
  • Ability to work with integrity, trust, and commitment; setting an example for others
  • Ability to travel if the project(s) requires

Office & Hybrid Hours:
This is a full-time position, with expectations to be in-office Monday - Thursday. Core in-office hours during those days are 10am - 3pm, allowing flexibility around travel and family needs. Fridays are hybrid workdays for employees to choose where they work, as coordinated with their project and team.
The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $80,000-$95,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.
NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.

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