Designer III - Research & Development

About KTGY

With strategic office locations across the U.S. and more than three decades of design leadership, KTGY brings together architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design to realize innovative concepts for how people live. Guided by our core values of design, collaboration, care and partnership our teams realize solutions that make a positive impact for our clients, communities, individuals and the environment. We merge vision, research and our people-centric storytelling and design process to transform possibilities into thriving residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use destinations.

Designer III - Research and Development

Studio - Research and Development

KTGY's engine for ideas, who run ahead of the curve and prove the concepts that flow downstream to the rest of our studios. Operating from our Washington, D.C. office with contributors from throughout KTGY, this team cooperates with other offices to implement construction innovations and new housing paradigms in the field. Their modular concepts have led to real world adoption in the affordable housing sector, and their concepts for community-focused living have seen adoption in urban design, build-to-rent and student housing. Passionate, determined and forward-thinking, this is a studio of thought leaders contributing to their field and industry.

Your Impact

KTGY's Research and Development Designer role conceives and develops design concepts aimed at addressing challenges identified within the markets KTGY serves. With consideration for new construction techniques, updated regulations, and changes in the way that people live, R+D Designers are invigorated by the blank page, looking to solve design challenges in unique ways. Curiosity leads to ideas, ideas drive innovation, and at KTGY we see a world alive with possibilities. Our Research and Development studio is dedicated to innovation that inspires new approaches to the way we design and the way people experience the built environment. For more information about the R+D Studio, please visit the Ideas page on our website.

Your Role

At KTGY, your career should be as thoughtfully designed as the spaces you create. We're committed to nurturing passionate talent and guiding growth within the following four key aspects of our practice :

Design

Develops design concepts, in collaboration with the R+D team, to address challenges identified within KTGY's target markets. Exercises creative judgment and design problem solving skills to generate design solutions and storytelling graphics. Masters internal workflow, order, timeline and tasks to reach project milestones effectively and efficiently.

Collaboration

Works with team members from throughout KTGY to identify challenges that need to be addressed as well as to gather expertise to support the advancement of design quality in concept development.

Care

Works to become a trusted team resource for all things related to design innovation, new technology tools, and applicable industry research.

Partnership

Develops expertise in connecting with outside experts and resources for the benefit of firmwide learning and future projects.

Your Career

KTGY categorizes roles within the following areas along your career path :

Explore | Focus | Manage | Specialize | Lead

Designer III is within Focus , which encourages team members to pursue their interests with passion and hone their expertise through the mentorship and support of the team. Check out how we think about careers here.

Next Steps

Does that sound like you? Apply online and tell us about yourself!

KTGY Perks - We Care About Your Health & Wellbeing

Design What Works for You

• Flexible healthcare plans that fit your needs, including an HDHP with company contribution to HSA
• Smile bright with company-paid dental and keep your vision sharp with covered eye care
• Comprehensive insurance package including life, AD&D, and disability coverage - because we've got your back

Let's Partner on Your Future

A Collaborative Work Environment with Flexibility

Thrive Together

The range that the Company expects to pay is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.