Senior Interior Designer

Get To Know Our Client:TalentSphere is proud to be partnered with a reputable design focused, multidisciplinary firm with multiple offices across Canada. This firm has an excellent reputation in the industry and is focused on sustainable practice and their projects surrounding communities as well as urban vibrancy. They have won many awards over the years and their portfolio spans across many sectors including urban infrastructure, civic and culture, education, health & wellness, hospitality, mixed-use, office & workplace, residential, retail, science and technology, transit and aviation and urban planning. Culture:This firm's culture is well looked after with team building events, flexible working model, excellent benefits and perks, RRSP Matching as well as many opportunities for professional advancement. Summary of Position:Our client is looking for a full-time Senior Interior Designer with 9+ years of experience working in the interior design industry. The desired candidate will have experience leading projects through all phases, from concept to construction and project close out. Business development and client engagement skills are considered an asset.Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in all project phases including engagement, project star-up, design and planning documentation and construction
• Take on the appropriate project management and delivery tasks to lead and/or contribute to the success of projects in terms of schedule, budget, design excellence and client/project objectives
• Participate and contribute to the firm's culture though mentorship and design thinking
• Work with an integrated project team to develop design solutions that are unique to each project
• Be able and interested in working on various scales and typologies of projects
• Build and maintain great client relationships with internal and external clients
• Communicate and coordinate required design through engagement and programming, concept/schematic design phases, space planning development, and technical drawings and detailing from early conceptual stages through to final completion 
• Communicate and coordinate with an integrated team of internal and external project consultants, specialty consultants, contractors, and manufacturers/product representatives
• Contribute and prepare presentations for internal and external meetings; render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings 
• Responsible to apply building code and construction regulation knowledge and prepare project specific building code analysis
• Responsible for selection and specification of furniture, finishes, equipment, and accessories; preparation of FF+E documents
• Attend on-site visits and field reviews and direct contractors and vendors as required 
• Coordinate and undertake site deficiency reviews and installation reviews
• Participate in drawing reviews and quality assurance reviews
• Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination 
• Prepare work plans and develop strategies to achieve work plan targets
• Coordinate and/or undertake the preparation of required project documents, minutes, schedules, and specifications 
• Assist with establishing and maintaining project budgeting and scheduling 
• Coach team members both formally and informally
• Be interested in attending firm events including social, culture and learning and development 

Qualifications: 

• 9+ years of experience as an interior designer, with strong knowledge, creativity, and experience of the design process  
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• NCIDQ certificated is an asset
• Proficient skills in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Rhino is an asset
• A comprehensive knowledge of building codes and construction regulations Project management and contract administration experience is required

• Compensation, competitive to the 2024 market based on experience
• Opportunity to work on a variety of project typologies 
• Continuing education / professional development
• Opportunity to mentor & manage junior staff
• A collaborative and open concept office
• Flexible working environment
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• RRSP Matching