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Inside Source

<div>Insidesource DEI Statement
By nurturing a culture where everyone experiences a deep sense of belonging and equity of opportunity, we will uphold our vision to &ldquo;unleash human and business potential.&rdquo; We commit to being an anti-ism workplace and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business.<div></div><div> 
Job Summary</div><div></div><div> 
The Architectural Products Designer serves as Insidesource&rsquo;s subject matter expert on architectural products, partnering closely with New Business Development, Sales, and Project Management teams to deliver successful wall solutions. This role requires frequent collaboration with external partners&mdash;including Architects, Interior Designers, client Project Managers, General Contractors, subcontractors, and building owners&mdash;to ensure seamless project execution. The Designer will provide comprehensive design services to dealership customers, working in tandem with sales, order entry, and installation teams to produce accurate plans and specifications. Operating with minimal supervision, this position manages larger, more complex design assignments, exercising a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, and technical expertise.</div><div></div> 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Use CET software to create wall layouts for commercial projects from initial budgetary development to specifications, shop drawings and final installation plans</li><li>
Work independently on the development of original designs or adaptations requiring specialized experience</li><li>
Support the Insidesource sales teams in their efforts to win demountable wall business by being a technical resource in conversations with end users, Designers and General Contractors</li><li>
Work with account teams to develop a clear understanding of what is required for each project</li><li>
Provide team feedback on specification concerns and product application issues</li><li>
Provide an estimate of design hours required for specified scope of work</li><li>
Collaborate with internal designers for seamless integration of furniture and architectural projects</li><li>
Review shop drawings from vendors to insure correct integration within project space and adherence to design intent prior to client review and approval</li><li>
Audit projects and review all production drawings and information for accuracy</li><li>
Perform specification checking and assist with audits for projects within the department</li><li>
Attend product presentation meetings as a representative of Insidesource</li><li>
Attend client planning meetings, present plans and information to customers for review and approvals</li><li>
Obtain detailed information on project phasing to ensure that product arrives as required</li><li>
Communicate regularly to customer and dealership regarding project status</li><li>
Perform on-site architectural field verifications and update wall plans as necessary</li><li>
Manage changes and revisions</li><li>
Maintain project documentation, including records of all key decisions, phone conversations, approvals and signoffs, and notes from all project planning meetings</li><li>
Prepare installation drawings for field personnel</li><li>
Follow all formats for graphic standards as provided by the design team</li><li>
Stay current with manufacturer&rsquo;s products and specifications</li><li>
Participate in on-going process improvement and training as directed by the Architectural Products Manager</li></ul> 
Supervisory Responsibilities<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required<ul><li>
A team player attitude</li><li>
Ability to work with all types of individuals in a professional manner with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Ability to speak intelligently on the company, the product, and the services</li><li>
General knowledge of commercial construction and scheduling</li><li>
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc.</li><li>
Ability to read/interpret construction documents, bids and specifications</li><li>
Ability to add and subtract fractions</li><li>
Ability to communicate successfully with General Contractors, Design Firms and Project Management firms to drive projects</li><li>
Ability to manage projects, hold project meetings and present information clearly to the client</li><li>
Ability to analyze, interpret and prioritize a large scope of information with attention to detail</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage workload to achieve project deliverables and deadlines</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate workload capacity and personal needs related to the job function to the Design Manager and Leadership Team</li><li>
Exceptional Customer Service skills with a passion to provide solutions to client needs</li><li>
Professional technical design experience (preferably at dealer level)</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)</li><li>
Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software required</li><li>
Experience with CET software preferred, or willingness to learn quickly</li></ul></div>

Architectural Products Designer

Industrial Designer

<div>
 Content designers at Meta craft simple, straightforward and human experiences. Approaching design through the lens of language, we leverage our expertise in user experience design, design thinking and product strategy. Come join our team to create and shape great, intuitive products and services used by billions of people around the world every day.You&rsquo;ll be expected to design and deliver product flows, new features, in-product language, content frameworks, navigation, product naming and more, for platforms including mobile, desktop, AR/VR, hardware and voice. The Meta Content Design team is one of the largest and most established in the world, and includes people at various stages in their careers and from a range of backgrounds.
 
 
 Content Designer Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design, write, edit and test clear, compelling in-product language to help users and teams meet their goals. This includes product flows, interface language, education materials, product names, navigational nomenclature, terminology, taxonomies and other content across Meta products and experiences
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 Apply systems thinking to the product, whether it&rsquo;s defining extensible design patterns or conducting audits of existing experiences
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 Give and solicit feedback from your UX design peers in service of building the best products
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 Contribute to projects in ways that enhance the clarity and usability of product experiences, and guide teams towards solving the most important problems
 </li>
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 Identify problems you can help solve and deliver on them
 </li>
 <li>
 Edit and contribute to designs and content using Figma
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate daily with peers across disciplines, including engineering, design, research, marketing and data science
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with our internationalization team to ensure product experiences are of the highest quality in every language
 
 
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 </ul>
 Minimum Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Design or a related field
 </li>
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 3+ years&rsquo; experience in UX writing
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 Experience to create wireframes and co-author design mocks using design tools
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 Experience to simplify and communicate complex ideas to broad audiences
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 <li>
 Skill with technical systems, like creating logic to personalize product copy, or using tools for managing content at scale
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 Experience with design systems and systems thinking
 
 
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 </ul>
 About Meta:
 
 
 Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today&mdash;beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
 
 
 Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
 
 
 Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
 
 
 $90,000/year to $138,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
 
 
 Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
</div>

Content Designer

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle.</h5>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Our base salary range is $137,520 - $206,280, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.</h5>

Who You Are:

Ai2 is looking for a Lead Product Designer to build intuitive, elegant, and impactful user experiences across our growing portfolio of AI products. In this role, you will transform complex AI concepts into visually compelling and intuitive experiences. You will work closely with research and engineering to drive high-impact projects that shape the future of AI products and user interactions.

This role is for a senior IC who can drive product design end to end, from framing user problems to delivering high-quality UX solutions that influence product direction. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic design thinking, deep UX expertise, and strong systems-level problem solving. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, and can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, we'd love to hear from you.

You're an experienced designer who thrives at the intersection of complex systems and human-centered design. You have a strong UX foundation, excellent interaction and visual design judgement, and have the ability to translate abstract AI concepts into approachable, powerful user experiences. You're hands-on, thoughtful, and data-driven. You are equally as comfortable mapping user journeys as you are crafting detailed prototypes. You drive clarity in ambiguous problem spaces and bring cross-functional teams along through clear communication and design rationale.

Who We Are:

At Ai2, our design team shapes how people experience, understand, and interact with AI. We design how people interact with Ai2's research and products, from exploring open models in the Ai2 Playground to defining new interaction patterns for AI agents and the Earth System platform. We're a small, collaborative team that works closely with researchers, engineers, and program managers to turn complex AI systems into meaningful user experiences. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI-driven design and technology.

Your Next Challenge:

Key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Product &amp; UX Design:
<ul>
<li>Own the end-to-end design process for complex, multi-surface AI products, from user research and information architecture to interaction design, prototypes, and visual polish.</li>
<li>Translate complex technical and research concepts into simple, discoverable, and intuitive user experiences.</li>
<li>Design interaction flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups using modern tools like Figma.</li>
<li>Partner with PMs, engineers, and researchers to align product strategy, user needs, and technical feasibility.</li>
</ul>
Design Systems &amp; Frameworks:
<ul>
<li>Build and maintain reusable design systems, patterns, and components that enable fast iteration and consistent experiences.</li>
<li>Define and evangelize scalable design frameworks that connect visual and interaction design to Ai2's broader mission.</li>
<li>Contribute to and evolve a unified design language across projects.</li>
</ul>
Strategic Influence &amp; Collaboration:
<ul>
<li>Drive design alignment across teams, clarifying priorities and ensuring design quality scales with impact.</li>
<li>Partner with leadership to shape the long-term user experience strategy for Ai2's open models and tools.</li>
<li>Communicate design rationale and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define mechanisms that improve design collaboration, velocity, and quality.</li>
</ul>
What You'll Need
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience in UX, product, or interaction design for complex digital products.</li>
<li>A strong portfolio demonstrating modern, user-centered design with measurable product impact.</li>
<li>Expertise in end-to-end product design, from problem framing through polished UI execution.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with research and prototyping tools.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of user-centered design, accessibility, and responsive design best practices.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems, preferably in technical or AI-driven products.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate design rationale to diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Experience designing for developer tools, AI interfaces, or data-heavy applications.</li>
<li>Familiarity with A/B testing, user analytics, or quantitative validation methods.</li>
<li>Understanding of business metrics and how design drives adoption and engagement.</li>
</ul>
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
<ul>
<li>Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.</li>
<li>The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.</li>
<li>The ability to observe details at close range.</li>
<li>Can work under deadlines.</li>
</ul>
A Little More About Ai2:

Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world's biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.

In addition to Ai2's core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:
<ul>
<li>We are a learning organization &ndash; because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. Similarly, through weekly Ai2 Academy lectures, a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.</li>
<li>We value diversity - We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.</li>
<li>We value inclusion - We understand the value that people's individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.</li>
<li>We emphasize a healthy work/life balance &ndash; we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.</li>
<li>We are collaborative and transparent &ndash; we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.</li>
<li>We are in Seattle &ndash; and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We even have kayaks for you to paddle right outside our front door. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.</li>
<li>We are friendly&ndash; chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.</li>
</ul>
Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related Know Your Rights compliance poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision by clicking on their corresponding links.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@allenai.org.

Benefits:
<ul><li>Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.</li>
<li>Team members are able to enroll in our voluntary life insurance program, our voluntary accidental death and dismemberment program, our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.</li>
<li>Team members are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.</li>
<li>Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.</li>
<li>Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.</li>
<li>Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.</li></ul> 


Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.</div>

Lead Product Designer

GEICO

<div>At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That&rsquo;s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.<div><div>
GEICO is looking for an accomplished, customer obsessed, and results oriented Senior UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with a variety of business partners and delivering design solutions. Collaborates with customers, engineers, and product management to determine design requirements, create mockups, user workflows, conduct user research, and provide feedback.</div><div> 
As a Senior UX/UI designer you will be responsible for designing high quality solutions that put the customer at the center and achieving outcomes that move our business forward. You work directly with product management to develop solutions that achieve our customer and business needs. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary design and research team that values people, human-centered design and a growth mindset. 
This position is a hybrid role that requires to be on-site 2-3 days a week at one of the following locations: Chevy Chase, MD; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA.</div><div> 
 
Job Responsibilities</div><div><ul><li>
Collaborates with product, engineering, and business teams to uncover customer and business needs</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Translates complex ideas into understandable concepts and solutions that evolve and enhance the product experience</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Manages through shifting priorities to provide clear direction and input on product prioritization and support early product definition</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Advocates for the customer through human-centered design methods, including discovery, research, and user testing</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Facilitates and participates in workshops with internal and external stakeholders to align with business needs</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Creates process and user flows, wireframes, journey maps, and user interface specifications</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Delivers design assets for acceptance, development, and delivery to market in partnership with engineering</li></ul></div><div> 
Preferred Qualifications</div><div><ul><li>
5+ years of experience (or 3+ with Masters degree) with User Experience design</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Experience designing for cross channel e.g. responsive web and native mobile interfaces</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Demonstrate ability to work across design processes e.g. user research, user experience design, UI design and specifications</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to collaborate with Product Management, Engineering and Operations teams</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Effective communication and storytelling skills</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Proficiency with design tools (i.e., Figma) to deliver concepts and enable successful collaboration across teams</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Familiarity with working in an established design system and agile development teams</li><li>
Experience with brand design and applying brand systems consistently across digital products and interfaces</li></ul></div></div> 
Annual Salary
$104,550.00 - $172,200.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life&rsquo;s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we&rsquo;re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
We&rsquo;re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you&rsquo;ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people&rsquo;s lives.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career &ndash; and your potential &ndash; in mind. You&rsquo;ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.<ul><li>
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family&rsquo;s overall well-being.</li><li>
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.</li><li>
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.</li></ul>
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.</div>

Senior UX/UI Designer

GCH Planning and Landscape Architecture

GCH is a professional Planning and Landscape Architecture firm that works on a variety of project types both in the United States and Internationally. We are looking for one or more individuals that are confident in their abilities and comfortable working in a fun and fast-paced team environment. To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.gchsite.com.GCH seeks a versatile, technical and design driven Landscape Architect/Designer with a minimum of 5 years of professional office experience. Candidates must be organized, collaborative, and interested in working on a wide range of project types including local urban design work, regional planning, and international projects. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a professional attitude, and should be prepared to work on projects through all phases of design and documentation.Job Requirements<ul><li>Must be a creative problem solver, and have experience with site grading, site design, detailing, planting design, and construction administration.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible about schedule and tasks.</li><li>Proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Ability and interest in exploring design 3-dimensionally; interest or experience with 3D rendering (Enscape/D5Render), Lumion, and SketchUp are highly beneficial.</li><li>BIM/Revit experience is of particular advantage.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Degree in landscape architecture.</li><li>Minimum 5 years office/firm experience.</li></ul>Terms of Employment:<ul><li>The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.</li><li>Compensation and benefits will be commensurate with experience and employment type.</li><li>Job Types: Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.</li></ul>How to Apply:<ul><li>Please send a letter of interest describing your skills, a resume, and work examples which document your experience. Applicants submitting directly through a job search website may be contacted to send these items separately if not attached.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $50,000.00 - $110,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Landscape Architect/Designer (5-10yrs experience)

University Of Washington

<div>Job Description
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a &ldquo;Great College to Work For&rdquo; for five consecutive years.
UW Facilities manages the University&rsquo;s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital &amp; Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance &amp; Construction, Campus Utilities &amp; Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence &amp; Information Technology group and the Finance &amp; Administration group.
The Project Delivery Group (PDG) has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director, Capital Procurement and Contracting. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Project Delivery Group, the Assistant Director (AD) is part of the PDG leadership team with understanding of and experience in the administration of public works and architectural-engineering services for capital projects, the strategic business objectives of the organization and the development of organizational strategies towards those business objectives. Alongside with the Executive Director of PDG and the Director of Procurement &amp; Sourcing, the AD will advance UW Facilities&rsquo; Business Diversity and Equity program needs.
The primary purpose of the AD is to provide leadership, direction and quality control of Procurement and Contracting for Capital Projects delivered by PDG. PDG delivers capital projects for all University of Washington assets, spanning over 800 acres across the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses. This includes more than 500 buildings, totaling over 20 million gross square feet, multiple hospital facilities such as the UW Medical Center, and critical infrastructure including power plants and utility systems. The annual capital project expenditure is approximately $500 million. The Assistant Director is a procurement professional with experience in contracting compliance, public procurement operations and should have the full range of procurement, contracting, analytical and leadership skills to advance the strategic sourcing vision, organizational analysis, and compliance aspects for UWF. This position will be primarily responsible for the procurement business process, contracting performance, and strategic sourcing for PDG. Effective leadership will require knowledge of public procurement regulations, audit requirements, business operations, use of multiple and complex systems, and coordination with UW Facilities leaders. The position also oversees the Contract Administration (CA) team, who work alongside PDG and Facilities partners to provide a range of contracting and project services.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities
</h2>[40%] Procurement and Contracting
<ul><li>Champion the UW Facilities Standard Operations Procedures, policies for procurement and contracting as well as the Washington State Ethics in Public Service Act, ensuring that they are implemented with continuous improvement and business intelligence.
</li><li>Direct Contract Administrators in preparing contracting and project reports; identifying and resolving contracting issues; developing, organizing and tracking documents; preparing correspondence; checking and editing legal documents for accuracy and coding; and managing project close out functions in accordance with contractual requirements and State laws .
</li><li>Prepare and maintain capital procurement and contracting reports, strategic plan initiatives, in-progress reviews or similar.
</li><li>Lead the revision of contract documents, forms, processes, and procedures. Ensure policies and tools are current.
</li><li>Strategically create, review, implement, and optimize policies and procedures in relation to procurement and contracting needs for public works, alternative public works, architectural design services, and project-related professional services.
</li><li>Collaborate with UWF Procurement to ensure consistency in procurement among units, develop procurement policies, and procure master agreements for PDG use.
</li><li>Advise the Executive Director and appropriate senior leadership on contract and procurement issues. Identify needs and lead or participate in process, tool optimization, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Provide oversight for selection processes that maximize quality, control cost of consultants and contractors, and drive project objectives while encouraging participation of minority and women-owned business.
</li><li>Advise the Executive Director and appropriate senior leadership on contract and procurement issues. Identify needs and lead or participate in process, tool optimization, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Ensure contracting controls are maintained and identify opportunities for improvement.
</li><li>Research and anticipate shifts in the market business practices.
</li><li>Perform cost, scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
</li><li>Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
</li><li>Oversee consultant selection processes.
</li><li>Ensure that project data and reports are updated as required in various PDG and Facilities reporting databases.
</li><li>Oversee the review and approval of change orders and invoices, project status and budget reports, ensuring compliance with contract commitments.
</li><li>Advise the Executive Director and appropriate senior leadership on contract and procurement issues. Identify needs and lead or participate in process, tool optimization, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Provide leadership in the mediation of disputes or disagreements between clients, contractors, consultants or other persons involved in projects. 
</li></ul>[30%] Personnel
<ul><li>Directly supervise CAs, including onboarding, training, professional development, work assignment.
</li><li>Develop and administer the goals, objectives, and daily priorities for the CA team.
</li><li>Ensure that CAs are working in concert with the requirements of partner units, and vice versa.
</li><li>Perform human resource functions including interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation, salary determination, promotion, and corrective action.
</li><li>Work in coordination with UW Facilities Partner Resources as needed for resolution of grievances or possible legal actions.
</li><li>Support the Executive Director in developing and implementing strategies and programs to improve the hiring, retention, and professional development of staff. 
</li></ul>[20%] Organizational Leadership and Engagement
<ul><li>Represent the institution to Federal, State and local funding, planning and regulatory agencies, developing collaborative relationships with peer institutions.
</li><li>Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders such as Facilities directors, UWF Procurement, PDG directors, project and construction managers, business operations, design and construction partners, UW Compliance and Risk Services, Business Intelligence and Operations, Legal teams and other University units.
</li><li>Participate in the recertification process for Alternative Public Works contracting methods.
</li><li>Participate in Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) subcommittees that are of interest to the University.
</li><li>Advance UW Business Diversity and Equity program needs in partnership with the UW Facility Director of Procurement &amp; Sourcing, by identifying and participating in strategic opportunities.
</li><li>Review legislative bill proposals and provide feedback to the Office of Planning &amp; Budgeting.
</li><li>Keep appropriate governmental and interest groups fully informed; organize and participate in presentations to institutional governing boards and committees. 
</li></ul>[5%] Business Process Improvement
<ul><li>Work as part of the PDG leadership team to provide strategic direction, and continuous operational improvements, and work to build a best-in-class organization.
</li><li>Participate in the development and implementation of UW Facilities and PDG policies, processes, tool optimization, best practices, and standard operating procedures.
</li><li>Understand the current processes and tools environment to develop collaborative action plans to achieve desired outcomes. Propose and implement methods to better meet milestones and objectives.
</li></ul>[5%] Other
<ul><li>Perform other duties, as assigned.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Core Competencies
</h2><ul><li>Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
</li><li>Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
</li><li>Be responsible and accountable.
</li><li>Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
</li><li>Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
</li><li>Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
</li><li>Exhibit a professional work ethic.
</li><li>Continuously promote a safe work environment.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Education &amp; Experience
</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required
</h3><ul><li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or a related field.
</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, and/or contracts management to include experience supervising employees, including responsibilities such as hiring, training, and directing staff.
</li><li>Proven track record in contract development and document control skills.
</li><li>Ability to develop and track procurement project schedules.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a variety of audiences.
</li><li>Ability to lead meetings, give presentations, work with facts and be able to tell a story with numbers.
</li><li>Demonstrated success in building and sustaining positive customer and other relationships.
</li><li>Commitment to working within an organizational framework of continuous process improvement.
</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
</li><li>Possession of a valid Washington State driver&rsquo;s license
</li></ul>Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Desired
</h3><ul><li>Experience in public procurement in the state of Washington, local government, or public higher education, especially in a facilities or construction environment.
</li><li>Experience working in a high-volume environment.
</li><li>Experience working in higher education.
</li><li>Experience in business diversity, equity, and/or inclusion programs.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Conditions of employment
</h2><ul><li>Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
</li><li>Regular and predictable attendance is required.
</li></ul>Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$146,040.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$168,504.00 annual
Other Compensation:
<ul><li></li></ul>Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives &ndash; on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .</div>

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