Senior Interior Designer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary Range: $80-100K based on experience · Full-time
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- Salary Range: $80-100K based on experience
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Original job description
- Vancouver, BC | Full-time | Permanent
- 8+ years' experience working with a recognized Interior Design or Arch firm
- Salary Range: $80-100K based on experience
Location: Vancouver, BC
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Commercial Tenant Improvement
Salary Range: $80-100K based on experience
About Our Client
Our Client is a premiere Design-Build firm that specializes in Tenant Improvement throughout the lower mainland. Catering to many of BC's top commercial and corporate businesses, they bring a personalized, innovative, and unique approach to the art of space and transformation.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our Client is rapidly growing their close-knit and talented team. They are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Interior Designer. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of initiative with a passion for design excellence, project management, and client communication. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing projects, collaborating with a diverse team, and maintaining consistent client communication throughout all project phases.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects from space planning to construction administration.
- Participate in all project phases, including conceptual design, design development, and construction documents.
- Support fellow Designers & Construction Managers at client meetings and at site investigation/measures as required.
- Create CAD drawings for permit, tender, and construction packages, including drafting floor plans, elevations, millwork, and details and specifications.
- Coordinate documents and drawings with design team & consultants for Building Permit application through to permit release.
- Manage projects and communicate regularly with clients to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
- Contribute to the selection and presentation of furniture, material palettes, light fixtures, and equipment.
- Produce graphic presentations, including 3D renderings, for client presentations.
- Execute contract administration duties: review shop drawings and submittals, coordination with site, responding to RFIs, issuing SIs, etc.
- Establish relationships with local vendors and develop an understanding of product offerings.
- Contribute to office and firm culture.
- Mentoring of junior or entry level personnel.
- A degree or diploma from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program.
- 8+ years of experience working with a recognized Interior Design or Architectural firm.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), and 3D visualization software (SketchUp at minimum).
- Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Close attention to detail and technical abilities.
- Strong graphic and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
- Knowledge of furniture, finishes, and specifications.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Adaptable to varying types of work styles and client type
- Self-directed, able to work individually and in a team setting.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Preferred: NCIDQ completion.
Along with a competitive salary and extended benefits, our Client offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, team building events throughout the year, weekly staff meetings to manage workload, and consistent employee appreciation activities. If you are an experienced and skilled Interior Designer looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.
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Responsibilities
Lead commercial tenant improvement projects through design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration, coordinating with clients, consultants, designers, and construction managers. Develop design presentations and material selections, manage client communication, review construction submittals, and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma from a CIDA-accredited interior design program and at least eight years of experience at a recognized interior design or architectural firm. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and 3D visualization software, with strong knowledge of building codes, technical detailing, communication, and project management; NCIDQ completion is preferred.
Skills
- Project Management
- Client Communication
- Space Planning
- Conceptual Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documentation
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SketchUp
- 3D Visualization
- Building Codes
- Construction Administration
- Furniture and Materials Selection
- Graphic Presentation
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Extended Benefits
- Team-Building Events
- Weekly Staff Meetings
- Employee Appreciation Activities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Art & Design
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Interior Design
- Commercial Tenant Improvement
- Design-Build
- Project Management
- Space Planning
- Conceptual Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
- Building Permit
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- SketchUp
- 3D Rendering
- Building Codes
- Furniture
- Finishes
- Specifications
- Shop Drawings
- Submittals
- Requests for Information
- Supplemental Instructions
- NCIDQ
- CIDA Accreditation