Intermediate Interior Designer
Alexandra Interiors | North Vancouver, BC
Part-Time Contract | Hybrid | Potential for Full-Time
Company Description
Alexandra Interiors is a boutique interior design studio specializing in high-end residential new builds, renovations, and furnishings. With over ten years of experience, we take a personal, collaborative approach to creating homes that feel distinctly their own.
Our work is thoughtful, layered, and often a little unexpected. We enjoy exploring interesting materials, mixing styles, and introducing eclectic details, bringing creativity and a fresh perspective to each client's vision.
We're a small, close-knit team of passionate and experienced designers who value creativity, strong client relationships, and beautifully considered interiors. As our studio grows, we're excited to welcome someone who shares that enthusiasm.
Role Description
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Intermediate Interior Designer to join our growing studio. This is an opportunity to work closely with our Principal and Senior Designer on a range of exciting residential projects, from large-scale new builds and renovations to carefully curated furnishings and interiors.
We're looking for someone with a genuinely strong design eye, sound technical knowledge, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully from the outset. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable preparing detailed construction drawings and independently sourcing furniture, fabrics, finishes, and materials within an established creative direction.
We value designers who bring thoughtful ideas to the table, demonstrate good judgment, and understand how to create interiors that feel cohesive, elevated, and occasionally unexpected. An appreciation for beautiful design is important, but so is the ability to translate that appreciation into well-considered, practical design decisions.
As a small team, reliability, initiative, and accountability are essential. We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and can be trusted to manage responsibilities independently while consistently delivering work to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed construction drawing packages in AutoCAD, including floor plans, elevations, millwork drawings, and interior detailing.
- Develop 3D models and presentation views in SketchUp.
- Contribute to design concepts, material palettes, and client presentations.
- Independently source and recommend furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, and accessories that align with the project's design direction and budget.
- Prepare FF&E specifications, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.
- Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely delivery.
- Collaborate closely with the Principal and Senior Designer throughout the design process.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of professional experience working within a residential interior design firm, ideally on high-end residential projects.
- Diploma or degree in Interior Design.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp is essential.
- Excellent design sensibility, with a refined eye for proportion, colour, materials, texture, and detail.
- Experience with FF&E specification, upholstery, fabrics, finishes, and furniture construction.
- Solid understanding of residential construction, building codes, and coordination with trades and consultants.
- Familiarity with furniture suppliers, showrooms, and procurement processes. Knowledge of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland design industry is an asset.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
- Reliable, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate proactively.
- Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
- Access to a vehicle is preferred for occasional site visits, showroom appointments, and supplier meetings.
- Must be based in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland, with the ability to attend in-person meetings and work from our North Vancouver studio as required.
- Comfortable with a hybrid working arrangement, including working independently from home while maintaining regular communication and collaboration with the team.
Position Details
This is initially a part-time contract position, approximately three days per week, with the potential to develop into a full-time role as the studio continues to grow.
The position is based in North Vancouver and offers a hybrid working arrangement. An initial period of in-person collaboration and onboarding will be required, transitioning to approximately one to two days per week in the studio, with the remaining time working independently from home.
We're looking for someone who is excited to grow with our studio, contribute their own ideas, and take pride in creating beautiful, thoughtfully executed interiors.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and portfolio to info@alexandrainteriors.ca.
Your portfolio should showcase both your technical drawing skills and creative design abilities. We would particularly love to see examples of residential construction drawings, millwork detailing, completed design projects, and furniture or material selections that demonstrate your individual design contribution.
- A portfolio is essential. Applications without one will not be considered.
