Architecture

DBI’s longtime client in downtown Seattle has retained us to find a Senior Architecture Project Manager. This candidate needs to be a competent professional architect with experience managing the development and completion complex projects. This role with have overall project responsibility including client relationship, scheduling, budgeting and construction administration and […]

One of the best ways to improve the quality of your architecture or design firm’s talent is to prioritize culture fit during your hiring process. The best candidates are looking for a firm that shares their values and goals, so creating a work culture that reflects what professionals want is […]

DBI is working with an established and growing architecture firm in the heart of Seattle to hire a Project Manager – Architecture Design. Our client is a horizontally structured firm. All employees are licensed architects, and shareholders! This structure drives the core value of our client, collaboration.  The Project Manager […]

For architects and designers, working abroad can benefit your career in a number of ways. You can learn new skills, improve your knowledge of global architectural trends, increase your cultural sensitivity, and so much more. Here are some of the ways working abroad can benefit your career. Traveling Helps You […]

A firm that translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers is working with DBI to hire a Project Architect – Corporate Interiors into their Seattle office. The right candidate for this role will be a team member.  Teams are collaborative, […]

2019 has been an incredible year for architecture and design, especially in the luxury hotel space. Innovative architects and interior designers have raised the bar for contemporary design, while providing inspiration for other designers around the world. Here are five of the best hotels of 2019; high-end hotels that have […]

Seattle based design firm with an established reputation for innovative and strategic thinking has a need for a Senior Interior Designer to join the firm’s office in downtown Seattle. The firm practices in numerous project types including workplace, commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, and product design. The firm rewards an entrepreneurial […]

Pinterest is a search engine platform where people can store, discover, and share creative images online. Pinterest is also an excellent platform for interior designers who need daily inspiration or want to drive traffic to their business website to attract new clients. Here are some ways interior designers are using […]

DBI has teamed with a very well-established architecture and planning firm in Seattle, Washington to hire a Project Manager.  Our new client is structured to be interactive across all projects.They feel that the best comes from teams when they coordinate across all project types, not by pigeonholed task that keep […]

Architecture and design firms have to pull out all the stops to win over talent in this competitive employment market. If there is one thing you can do to attract talent it is to tell your firm’s story. If you have a compelling culture, brand, and history, candidates will want […]

Changing jobs is often a hard decision to make. It may feel risky to give up a stable income unless you already have another great opportunity lined up. Yet, sometimes your long-term happiness and success may require you to take a chance. It can sometimes be a challenge to know […]

DBI has been retained by the preeminent hospitality design firm in New York City hiring a Hospitality Design Leadership talent.  Leading design globally, our client offers solutions to both architecture and interior design projects. This firm’s understanding and perspective on the luxury hospitality world is unsurpassed.  Their work includes everything […]

DBI is recruiting for an outstanding Project Architect role in Seattle!  Our client, a well established and growing design firm, located in Seattle, Washington, has contracted with DBI to find and hire a Project Architect. This firm is unique in their aesthetic and their design approach. Supporting a range of […]

Social media can be a powerful tool for architecture firms, yet many firms don’t take advantage of Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Social media can help you establish your identity, attract talent, gain new clients, and increase firm awareness. The Benefits of Social Media Social media is a fast and cost-effective […]

The American Institute of Architecture, or the AIA, is a professional association for architects that provides government advocacy, public outreach, education, and other services that bolster the architecture industry. While not every architect belongs to the AIA, there several great reasons why professionals in architecture should join their local AIA […]

DBI is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager – Hospitality.Our new Hospitality client is in the San Francisco area.Joining this global design firm, the candidate will bring a very strong design aesthetic to this architecture, interior architectural role.The right candidate will need to be able to manage several teams handling […]

The current and future success of your architectural firm depends on your ability to attract new talent. AIA California Council surveyed 500 architectural and design professionals and found that the overall portfolio and reputation of a firm matter more to job candidates than their history or published designs. With this […]

Your design portfolio is your chance to showcase the quality of you work, demonstrate your growth, and show employers your potential. A hiring manager wants to see what you have designed in the past and gain insights into your personality and taste level. With a smart profile, you can increase […]

DBI is working with an established and growing architecture firm in the heart of Seattle hiring an Architecture Project Manager. Our client is a horizontally structured firm. All employees are licensed architects, and shareholders! This structure drives the core value of our client, collaboration. It also works to build strong […]

A common challenge architecture firms face is knowing when to hire additional staff. Balancing work forecast and backlog with the time it takes to hire staff is a challenge. Some firms want to keep their staff very limited until they feel like they’ve reached a certain phase in their growth, […]