Careers
WRNS Studio works with today’s most visionary organizations to advance their missions through exceptional architecture, planning, and interior design. Our diverse portfolio—spanning education, workplace, science, health, housing, civic, and transportation—brings fresh insight to each project. With offices in San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu, and New York, we serve an international clientele.
WRNS Studio has been an International Living Futures Institute’s Just Label firm since 2017. This “nutrition label” encourages companies to disclose commitments to diversity, equity, safety, worker and local benefit. Since engaging in the JUST program WRNS Studio’s indicators have improved across all categories. In 2024, we were recognized by Healthiest Employers as the #1 Healthiest Workplace in both New York City and Northern California.
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Designer for our San Francisco Studio.
Responsibilities
- Design and document thoughtful, high-performance interiors across all project phases alongside the design team
- Develop and craft space plans, schematic design work, FF&E concepts, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards, and detailing aligned with client goals
- Collaborate closely with the design team, consultants, and vendors to ensure project execution
- Translate strategy, brand, and culture into compelling spatial solutions
- Convey design intent through clear visual storytelling using Revit and rendering tools
- Participate in design control and documentation of projects in design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Support project budgeting, value engineering, sustainability goals, and material selection
- Provide mentorship and direction to junior interior designers and staff, where applicable
Qualifications
- Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in Interior Design or Architecture
- Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Experience in medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have a strong background in workplace interiors and planning
- Expertise in Revit and proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as Enscape, Lumion, or Rhino
- Strong space planning skills and knowledge of systems, furniture, interior finishes and workplace standards
- Demonstrated progressive responsibility in all phases of interior architecture projects
- Leads with curiosity and is a creative problem solver with excellent communication, collaboration, planning and presentation skills
- Familiarity with sustainable design frameworks, such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel
- Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam proficiency preferred
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000 for candidates with 5-10 years of industry experience, $105,000 – $140,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 – 165,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect for our San Francisco Studio.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and technical teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
- Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
- Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
- Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
- Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
- Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
- Registered architect (LEED accreditation a plus)
- Minimum 10+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, especially for workplace
- Experience working in all phases of architectural projects, including Construction Administration
- Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
- Strong knowledge of local building codes
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Work location
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Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
-
At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $90,000 – $110,000 for candidates with 8-10 years of industry experience, $105,000 – $140,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 – 165,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
Apply
WRNS Studio is seeking an Intermediate Architect or Designer for our San Francisco Studio.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, develop and detail projects of medium to large scope, with significant responsibility, under minimal supervision
- Internalize architectural concepts and translate into built form
- Collaborate effectively with teams of designers, engineers and technicians
- Oversee and mentor junior staff
- Explore relevant subject area, define scope, select items for investigation, and develop novel concepts and methods
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience with strong technical skills
- Architectural license preferred
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Experience with engineer consultant coordination
- Experience in construction phase
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
Qualifications
Work location
-
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
-
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
Apply
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Designer for our New York City Studio.
Responsibilities
- Design and document thoughtful, high-performance interiors across all project phases alongside the design team
- Develop and craft space plans, schematic design work, FF&E concepts, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards, and detailing aligned with client goals
- Collaborate closely with the design team, consultants, and vendors to ensure project execution
- Translate strategy, brand, and culture into compelling spatial solutions
- Convey design intent through clear visual storytelling using Revit and rendering tools
- Participate in design control and documentation of projects in design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Support project budgeting, value engineering, sustainability goals, and material selection
- Provide mentorship and direction to junior interior designers and staff, where applicable
Qualifications
- Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in Interior Design or Architecture
- Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Experience in medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have a strong background in workplace interiors and planning
- Expertise in Revit and proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as Enscape, Lumion, or Rhino
- Strong space planning skills and knowledge of systems, furniture, interior finishes and workplace standards
- Demonstrated progressive responsibility in all phases of interior architecture projects
- Leads with curiosity and is a creative problem solver with excellent communication, collaboration, planning and presentation skills
- Familiarity with sustainable design frameworks, such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel
- Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam proficiency preferred
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000 for candidates with 5-10 years of industry experience, $105,000 – $140,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 – 165,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect for our New York City Studio.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and technical teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
- Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
- Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
- Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
- Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
- Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
- Registered architect (LEED accreditation a plus)
- Minimum 10+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, especially for workplace
- Experience working in all phases of architectural projects, including Construction Administration
- Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
- Strong knowledge of local building codes
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Work location
-
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
-
At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $90,000 – $110,000 for candidates with 8-10 years of industry experience, $105,000 – $140,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 – 165,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
Apply
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Designer for our Seattle Studio.
Responsibilities
- Design and document thoughtful, high-performance interiors across all project phases alongside the design team
- Develop and craft space plans, schematic design work, FF&E concepts, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards, and detailing aligned with client goals
- Collaborate closely with the design team, consultants, and vendors to ensure project execution
- Translate strategy, brand, and culture into compelling spatial solutions
- Convey design intent through clear visual storytelling using Revit and rendering tools
- Participate in design control and documentation of projects in design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Support project budgeting, value engineering, sustainability goals, and material selection
- Provide mentorship and direction to junior interior designers and staff, where applicable
Qualifications
- Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in Interior Design or Architecture
- Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Experience in medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have a strong background in workplace interiors and planning
- Expertise in Revit and proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as Enscape, Lumion, or Rhino
- Strong space planning skills and knowledge of systems, furniture, interior finishes and workplace standards
- Demonstrated progressive responsibility in all phases of interior architecture projects
- Leads with curiosity and is a creative problem solver with excellent communication, collaboration, planning and presentation skills
- Familiarity with sustainable design frameworks, such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel
- Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam proficiency preferred
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000 for candidates with 5-10 years of industry experience, $105,000 – $140,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 – 165,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect for our Honolulu Studio.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and technical teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
- Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
- Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
- Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
- Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
- Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
- Registered architect (LEED accreditation a plus)
- Minimum 10+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, especially for workplace
- Experience working in all phases of architectural projects, including Construction Administration
- Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
- Strong knowledge of local building codes
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Work location
-
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
-
At the time of posting, the salary range for this position is between $90,000 – $105,000 for candidates with 8-10 years of industry experience, $100,000 – $140,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 – 155,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
Apply
WRNS Studio is seeking an Intermediate Architect or Designer for our Honolulu Studio.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, develop and detail projects of medium to large scope, with significant responsibility, under minimal supervision
- Internalize architectural concepts and translate into built form
- Collaborate effectively with teams of designers, engineers and technicians
- Oversee and mentor junior staff
- Explore relevant subject area, define scope, select items for investigation, and develop novel concepts and methods
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience with strong technical skills
- Architectural license preferred
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Experience with engineer consultant coordination
- Experience in construction phase
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
Qualifications
Work location
-
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
-
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $80,000 – $100,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
Apply
WRNS Studio is called “studio” for a reason: through open, in-house critiques and roving tutors, we engage in an ongoing critical discussion about how the firm’s buildings can most powerfully evoke place, while avoiding the trivializing effects of mimicry. The result is twofold: a vigorous culture of education, linking the academy and practice; and a distinguished portfolio of buildings spanning a broad range of programmatic type, fundamentally rooted in mission, place, time, culture and human aspiration.
We believe in challenging, teaching, researching and growing in all aspects of our work. We are seeking interns who are curious, engaged and proactive (and will even teach us a thing or two). It is our belief that the best education WRNS can offer you is to treat you as a young professional — a staff member — so that you can learn about the integrated process of design and construction through real projects, in real time. We will assign work based on your skillset and specific project needs, as we would with any staff member, and will do our best to accommodate any specific goals you have for your time with us.

2025 Internship Research Project
To ensure a truly rich, diverse experience, our internships include educational activities that will support the work you do in the studio. These activities will broaden your exposure to many aspects of the profession and arm you with skills you will need throughout your professional career as an architect:
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Research Presentation
Over the course of your internship, you will be asked to conduct research on a topic themed around a particular issue chosen by the office. You will collaborate with staff members to define and refine your research focus. At the end of your internship, you will give a short presentation to the studio sharing your findings. This will mirror similar presentations given by staff at our many culture events (SkillSHARE, Field Study Presentations, WRNS U and more).
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Mentorship and Career Development
You will be provided with a dedicated mentor that will make themselves available to you throughout the summer. You will also be integrated into a project team and work directly with team members on a daily basis.
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Educational Opportunities
We do our best to provide events and activities throughout the summer to enhance your experience, through site visits, round table discussions, walking tours, etc., designed to get you out of the office and into the cities in which we work.
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Internship Recap and Assessment
At the completion of your internship you will meet with a staff advocate and the internship group to provide an opportunity for you to share our experience and benefit from a candid conversation of our experience with you.