KELLY KNOWLES
P R O F I L E
1870 NE 169 St th
Shoreline, WA United States 98155
LinkedIn - /kellysknowles
A nationally certified, Seattle-based Interior Designer with over 14 years’ experience in hospitality, multifamily, and commercial design Collaborating on over 45 projects covering around 370,000 square feet of interior spaces and specifying more than $3 million in FF&E, with a focus on hospitality Relevant work includes boutique and branded hotels across the US and internationally as well as local tech company commercial renovations adding a touch of hospitality to shared spaces in the work environment Focus has expanded from concept creation to project execution and is driven by a love of structure, process, and the behind-the-scenes coordination Thrives at the intersection of creativity and structure with a sharp eye for detail, ideally with a well-formatted task list, and a perfectly aligned mood board.
2024 - PRESENT
Tiny Circle Design Co
Owner, Etsy Custom Jewelry Shop
Adept at managing inventory, developing product listings, financial records, and customer service
Curate digital marketing through social media
100% Positive Feedback rating, 5/5 star reviews
2006-2010
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Interior Design
CIDA Accredited
GPA: 3.2 / 4.0
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Ankrom Moisan Architects | Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Senior Interior Designer
2025 2024
Oversee projects in varying stages of design
Review the project plan schedule and scope of work with PIC to determine deliverables
Manage and communicate with clients to understand their needs
Mentor junior team members
Produce ongoing status updates regarding risks/urgent matters for both internal and external partners
Develop 3D white box and material renderings for client presentations
Manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines with a sense of urgency, ownership, and within deadline
Personal Sabbabtical
Period of growth, learning, and rejuvenation Professional development focus on licensure exams
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), #411535
LEED AP ID+C
2023 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Ones to Watch 2014 Hospitality Design, New Design Professional 2014 - 2022
Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) - Internet Communications, Publications, Marketing Director, Vice President, President, Past President, Executive Advisor
KELLY KNOWLES
2019 - 2023
B+H Architects | Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Intermediate Interior Designer
Lead design projects for global workplace clients, Amazon and Microsoft
Manage, lead or assist the management of sourcing and proposing materials and furnishings
Collaborate with the team or work independently to create engaging, innovative, and informative presentations
Attend and present at client meetings with senior colleagues
Assist senior staff with creating design concepts, mood boards, and space planning
Actively participate and create documents for permit
2018 - 2019
Katerra | Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Intermediate Interior Designer
Lead and manage FF&E installation schedules
Lead the design and implementation of a new a specification system and maintain on-going ownership
Develop four FF&E specification brand packages for multifamily developers to select from
2016-2018
Degen & Degen | Seattle, WA (In Office)
Intermediate Interior Designer, Associate
2013 - 2016
Junior Interior Designer
Participate in client, vendor, and consultant meetings
Work with senior staff to material palettes and inspiration image boards
Produce furniture plans, specifications, material selections, and schedules needed for construction documentation with minimal supervision
Actively led construction administration services on over 10+ projects
Prepared finish & furniture specification packages for budgetary vendor proposals
Prepare areas for FF&E cost reduction and recommend solutions as they relate to purchasing
Assist the senior interior designer in planning and implementing owner feedback
Work with the design team to develop design ideas
2011-2013
Bennett Associates | Seattle, WA (In Office)
Showroom Manager
Inventory Management
Proactive solution oriented
Schedule & Task Management
Strong Communication
Exceptional Organization
Sharp eye for detail
3D Modeling
Knowledge of building codes and regulations Adobe Photoshop & InDesign
SpecWorks, Filemaker Pro
SketchUp | Enscape
Revit | AutoCAD
Bluebeam
MS Office Suite
Josyln Balzarini
HKS Inc
Studio Practice Lead, Commercial Interiors
Phone:
206.409.6274
jbalzarini@hksinc com
Katy Clark
Principal Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Development Project Manager
Phone:
Email : Email :
206 334 9222
kclark@noblehousehotels com
Heather Tierney
Account Executive
Interface
Phone:
Email :
202.489.9782
heatherstierney@gmail.com
French (novice)