Lead Designer

Norsk Design Build

Full-time – In office — Redmond, Washington

Reports to: Development & Design Manager

About the Role

Norsk Design Build is a design-build firm specializing in high-quality, custom residential remodels and additions. We create spaces that reflect and elevate our clients' vision while staying grounded in functionality, craftsmanship, and buildability.

We're looking for a Lead Designer to take ownership of the design work across our projects and run our design center. You'll work closely with our design and development team, meeting daily to collaborate on active projects and evolve our design standards together. You'll also work extensively with clients, vendors, and our production team to make sure every design detail is understood and buildable. This is a hands-on role — you'll be designing and meeting with clients directly.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design for projects, from initial client discovery through construction-ready drawings
Manage the design center, including vendor samples, finishes and trends
Schedule staff product knowledge meetings with vendors
Meet extensively with clients to guide material, finish, and product selections
Collaborate daily with the design team on active projects and evolving design standards
Partner with the Development & Design Manager and the production team to scope, sequence, and deliver projects on time and on budget
Create detailed drawings and specifications so design intent is fully understood by clients and executable by installers and subcontractors
Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
Present design concepts and rationale to clients
Create selections and change orders as required on BuilderTrend and ensure they are approved by client in a timely manner
Participate in daily and weekly meetings as required

Qualifications & Skills

Solid experience in residential design (interior design, architecture, or design-build)
Extremely detail oriented — able to catch and resolve discrepancies before they reach the job site
A strong portfolio demonstrating design work on completed, built projects
Solid knowledge of cabinetry design and installation
Fluency in relevant design and project software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, etc.)
Experience with BuilderTrend, MSFT Teams, AI a plus
Excellent communication skills, comfortable working directly with clients
Experience collaborating with production teams on implementation and buildability
Ability to travel to client homes and design centers

Why Join Norsk Design Build?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Close-knit team environment
A collaborative, design-driven culture that values craftsmanship and design excellence in residential remodeling

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