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DBI is recruiting an Architecture Project Manager – Housing in Seattle.  Working with an established and growing architecture firm in the heart of Seattle. 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 […]

This February is DBI’s 10th anniversary.  As I share this post I find it hard to put into words all that has happened since I start making calls from my basement 10 years ago.  I have worked with some outstanding recruiters, supported fantastic clients around the globe and have helped […]

After finishing college, most people who want to be architects start out in production, developing construction documents. Eventually, they might become project managers, managing other architectural professionals and oversee projects. This is when the architect or designer’s skills are honed, skills that can transfer to many different roles and careers. […]

The midpoint of Q1 is already here and I want to share some of DBI’s recent successful placements!  It is hard to believe the year is moving so fast.  For DBI, this past month and a half has been truly outstanding.  We have met, and placed, outstanding talent and started […]

When it comes to your career, it can often feel difficult to see the forest for the trees. You work hard in the day-to-day and one project becomes another. If this is you, you are not alone. But remember, the responsibility to manage your design career is yours and yours […]

Architecture is a deeply rewarding field, but it can also come with long hours and high stress. Deadlines are a top priority, and this can create significant pressure. Knowing this, many architectural firms are trying to reemphasize the “life” side of work-life balance. Employees right now expect a level of […]

Career growth in architecture is about skill, experience, and timing. If you didn’t get the promotion for you were hoping for last year, 2019 could still be your year! In today’s market, moving you career forward is not as much about paying your dues and showing your loyalty, now you […]

DBI is supporting and outstanding design/construction management firm is Las Vegas as they bring on a BIM  Senior Manager. COMPANY: Small but growing hospitality firm in the heart of Las Vegas Forward-thinking company culture, dedication to excellent design and delivery 2018 HOSPY Awards – Best Theatrical Experience, Grand Sierra Resort […]

As a manager, it is your job to keep your team inspired and motivated. Low-morale hinders both creativity and productivity. The best way to retain your team members is to make them feel appreciated, but this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Here are some tips to keep your […]

A well established and growing design firm, located in Seattle, Washington, is hiring a Project Manager – High Rise.  This firm has contracted with DBI to find and hire a Project Architect to support the firm’s high rise efforts.  This firm is unique in their aesthetic and their design approach.  […]

Young professionals are more interested in social issues than they have been in years. Concerns about the environment, poverty, community, and inequality have shaped their decision-making processes. This affects what they look for when job hunting. The architectural field is one area that has seen the impact of this shift […]

DBI is hiring a Job Captain for our long time client in Seattle Washington!  Our client is searching for talented Job Captains to join the Global Solutions Studio. This role will balance shell work and well as interiors and roll-out. The right candidate will need to be able to manage […]

To land a job at an architectural firm you need to win the interview. Enter your portfolio! You need to present those skills in a way that makes you stand out. This is where your portfolio comes in. An architectural portfolio is a showcase of your work. The main function […]

A long term client of ours has recently opened a Restaurant Interior Designer opportunity for a new restaurant studio the firm has started.This busy and growing studio needs a strong designer, doer who can quickly evaluate, select, perform, and manage multiple restaurant projects both domestically and internationally. The right candidate […]

From augmented reality to 3D printing, innovation is transforming the design technology market. We are capable of doing things we never thought possible twenty years ago. To keep up with these changes, the position in demand are changing as well. Some are changing and expanding, some are totally new and […]

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Looking for work on your own is challenging. It is a full-time job on its own and while you might be able to find a job on your own eventually, you have a much better shot at landing a job that fits your needs if you work with a recruiter. […]

One of the most challenging aspects for any business is attracting and retaining the right talent. Often a firm will spend weeks trying to find the right person to hire only to have them leave three months down the line, or worse yet, three years after you have trained and […]

DBI is hiring a Healthcare Market Lead for a client in Seattle. Our global client is looking to hire an experienced Healthcare Market Leader.  The candidate will be joining a firm where every employee, at every level, has the opportunity to mentor talent, influence design, and provide meaningful design answers […]

Millennials have now surpassed baby boomers as the most populous generation. Soon millennials will become the leaders in the technology and architecture fields as baby boomers start to reach retirement age. We have already started to see how millennials are changing workplace dynamics. In general, millennials approach work differently than […]