Arcadis

Senior Interior Designer - Workplace

Arcadis • $84K — $127K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience in Architectural Technology or Design Technology program.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in interior design.
  • Ability to create and direct others in assembling technical documents for construction.
  • Knowledge of regulatory approval processes and building plan reviews.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple design projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with client standards.
  • Coordinate design and construction processes with internal and external stakeholders for quality control.
  • Provide and update budget estimates and schedules at each project milestone to maintain profitability.
  • Resolve design and technical issues within project scope and escalate as necessary to meet objectives.
  • Review submittals, shop drawings, and contractor pricing, addressing RFIs as needed.
  • Prepare and present documents, proposals, and contracts to clients and stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior staff while assisting in business development to support practice growth.

Benefits

  • Ability to work on a diverse and impactful portfolio of projects across various sectors.
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Access to the scale and resources of a large multidisciplinary firm.
  • Support for continuous learning and development of technical expertise.
  • A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and design excellence.
Full Job Description
Role description:

Join Arcadis' Alberta Interior Design team in Calgary and be part of a growing practice with a diverse and exciting portfolio of work.

We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer to lead and deliver impactful interior design projects across a range of sectors, including workplace, government and civic, community spaces, living environments-from multi-family to senior living-and hospitality and retail.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team where you will manage projects from initial programming and concept design through construction administration and closeout. You will contribute design leadership, technical expertise, and client-focused thinking while helping shape environments that support how people work, live, gather, and thrive.

Based in Calgary, this role offers the chance to grow your career within an expanding Alberta practice backed by the scale, resources, and multidisciplinary strength of Arcadis. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and be supported in your professional growth within a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and design excellence.

Role accountabilities:
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously while leading a team to complete each task ensuring to align each step to client standards
  • Coordinating project design construction, and management with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring quality control, project execution and code compliance
  • Providing and updating budget estimates and schedules at each project milestone (developing a work plan ensuring to keep projects profitable and on schedule)
  • Resolving design and technical issues within the project scope and escalate as needed to ensure project objectives are met
  • Reviewing and processing submittals, shop drawings, substitution requests, and address RFIs
  • Writing documents of change and reviewing contractor pricing
  • Preparing owner and consultant contracts with the assistance of the leadership team
  • Preparing and presenting to clients and stakeholders
  • Managing and mentoring junior staff
  • Assist in preparation of proposals
  • Business development to help support growth of the practice

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience in a recognized Architectural Technology or Interior Design Technology Program
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
  • Ability to understand how buildings and interiors are constructed and to create and direct others to assemble technical documents
  • Experience with regulatory approval process/building plan check review and permitting
  • Strong leadership, organizational, written/verbal communication, and relationship-management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Highly collaborative and a strong team player

The salary range for this position is $84,000-$127,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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