Are you passionate about shaping inspiring spaces and bringing innovative design concepts to life? We are seeking an experienced
Interior Designer with 8-10 years of experience and a strong design focus to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the front-end design process, from initial concepts and visioning through design development, while working across a diverse range of project typologies. You'll have the opportunity to explore projects beyond traditional workplace design, including community centres, libraries, higher education facilities, and other integrated architectural projects, collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful, engaging spaces that positively impact the communities they serve.
Responsibilities- Consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
- Develops and coordinate detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
- Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
- Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
- Participate in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
- Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
- Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
- Mentor staff.
- Coordinates effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
Proficiencies- BIM
- Building codes and guidelines as applicable
- Programming, planning, and site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field observations and measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Furniture and interior product specifications
- Furniture bid packages
- Construction contract administration
- Cost estimates and calculations
- Accessibility and zoning analysis
- Documentation of Living Design data, including material health
Software- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certification/Education - LEED GA within 18 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House
- Has obtained NCIDQ License
- Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required
Our StudioWe are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work. We are currently working 4+ days in studio.
Our package - A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
- Fitness and transit reimbursement
- Health and dental benefits
- Group RRSP and RRSP Matching
- Paid parental leave
- Salary ranges from $90,000-$119,000
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume, portfolio and cover letter.
