Join our dynamic corporate interior design team, where innovation meets functionality. We’re an interior design-build firm on the hunt for a senior corporate interior designer who not only thrives in crafting outstanding designs but also excels at leading projects and engaging clients effectively throughout all stages.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring a seamless transition through all stages.
- Support business development by actively engaging in initial client interactions during the sales and preconstruction phases.
- Develop comprehensive space plans and programming documents by gathering client requirements and translating them into actionable design concepts.
- Prepare drawing sets for various project stages, including Issue for Permit, Tender, and Construction. Develop detailed architectural and millwork drawings.
- Act as the primary point of contact with clients, ensuring their requirements are not only met but exceeded. Manage expectations and establish clear communication channels.
- Effectively communicate with engineers, consultants, vendors, fabricators, and the pre-construction team to meet project objectives.
- Lead engineer coordination meetings and review consultant drawings to ensure design alignment across all disciplines.
- Ensure projects comply with building code requirements and are executed according to regulations, procedures, plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Collaborate with sales and pre-construction to align construction costs with initial budget discussions. Identify and communicate potential project risks.
- Attend site visits and meetings, providing design support on RFIs, submittals, and overall site coordination.
- Provide mentorship to intermediate and junior team members, fostering a collective team approach to project development and success.
Requirements:
- 8-10+ years of hands-on experience in commercial interior design, with a strong focus on workplace design.
- ARIDO / NCIDQ or working towards them is considered an added asset.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Vray, Enscape, Indesign, and Photoshop. Knowledge of Revit is an additional asset.
- Strong graphic layout and visual skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
- Outstanding written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to adapt and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel to clients’ sites in the GTA. Occasional out of province travel within Canada.
- Self-motivated with the ability to establish priorities, work independently, and actively engage with the team.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
- Competitive Salary.
- Health and Dental Insurance.
- Ongoing Professional Development.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
Ready to take the lead in designing exceptional corporate spaces while engaging clients throughout the journey? Submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your extensive experience and design expertise.