ZEN Associates, a design + build firm located in Woburn, MA, is seeking an experienced Architectural Interior Designer to join our growing interior design team full-time. We are looking for a candidate with a background or strong interest in architecture or interior design, who is experienced in construction and detail drawings. Knowledge of high-end furniture, lighting, and materials is a plus. A license is not required.
About Us:
Our design philosophy is contemporary, emphasizing clean lines and architectural details. Our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, New England Home Magazine, and Florida Design. We believe in the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Collaborating closely with our landscape design team, we create cohesive environments for high-end residential and boutique restaurant projects.
Our interior design team brings decades of experience, from full-scope residential design projects and corporate offices to retail, restaurants, and hospitality settings. Specializing in custom millwork, exquisite finishes, and unparalleled craftmanship, our team brings the vision and expertise to manage projects of any scale and complexity. We create residences of character and beauty that are memorable and livable, personal spaces that forge a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments.
Our Core Values:
We are looking for a team member who resonates with our company values:
• Accountable
• Clear Communicator
• Client Focused
• Team Player
• Creative Thinker
• Problem Solver
• Continually Striving for Improvement
• Collaborative Culture
Key Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited program.
• 3+ years of experience in architecture or interior design, with a preference for high-end residential design.
• Proficiency in construction drawings and attention to detail.
• Software Skills: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and knowledge of Revit is a plus.
• Excellent design sense with a strong understanding of color, space, and proportion.
• Adaptable, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and highly competent.
Headquartered in Greater Boston, ZEN Associates is a design + build firm providing fully integrated services for landscape architecture, interior design, construction, and maintenance. Our mission is to create spaces of harmony and balance that engage the senses, cultivate connection to nature, and enhance people’s lives.
Founded in 1980 by Shin Abe, then joined by Peter White, ZEN has grown in size and reputation thanks to its experienced team, many of whom have been contributing to the firm’s success for decades. Evolved from Japanese design principles, our design approach encompasses a wide range of aesthetics and styles, and our portfolio is as diverse as our clients’ personalities.
Our multidisciplinary team works in close collaboration, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from design to execution. Every step of the project is rigorously managed to the client’s time and specific needs, coordinating teams, details, and milestones as we chart a linear path to the final reveal.
