Creative Design Lead - Interior Design - Corporate Interiors

City Build Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished interior design firm located in downtown Toronto is seeking an accomplished Creative Design Leader. This senior-level position requires 15-20 years of experience in interior design, with a focus on innovative, design-forward projects. The successful candidate will provide creative leadership across high-profile projects, mentor talent, and lead client engagements, while collaborating with other leaders. This opportunity offers a competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in interior design.
• 7-10 years of experience in corporate interiors preferred.
• 8+ years in hospitality is ideal.
• Track record of leading design at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership across high-profile projects.
• Mentor and develop design talent within the studio.
• Lead client engagements with professionalism.
• Shape the studio's design philosophy.
• Represent the firm with exceptional creativity.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Design direction

Team development

Collaboration

Job description

Job Openings Creative Design Lead - Interior Design - Corporate Interiors

About the job Creative Design Lead - Interior Design - Corporate Interiors

Our client, a distinguished and design-driven interior design firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking an accomplished Creative Design Leader to join their leadership team. This is a senior-level opportunity for a seasoned professional who brings both creative excellence and the ability to inspire and mentor design talent at the highest level.

The Opportunity

With a reputation for delivering projects of exceptional quality and sophistication, our client fosters a studio culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and design excellence. They are seeking a leader who is not only highly creative but also possesses the strategic vision and leadership acumen to guide a team of designers and exceed client expectations on prestigious, design-forward projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership and design direction across a portfolio of complex, high-profile interior design projects.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, cultivating and developing design talent within the studio to uphold and advance the firm's high standards of design excellence.
• Lead client engagements with confidence and professionalism, ensuring alignment of creative vision with client objectives while elevating outcomes.
• Collaborate with fellow leaders to shape the studio's design philosophy, while fostering an inspiring and positive culture.
• Represent the firm in a manner that reflects its reputation for exceptional creativity, quality, and professionalism.

Candidate Profile

• 15-20 years of progressive experience in interior design with a portfolio that demonstrates innovative, design-forward work at the highest caliber. Ideally having 7-10 years in corporate interiors, and 8+ years experience in hospitality is ideal.
• A proven record of leading design at a senior level, ideally within a large or recognized interior design firm.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and trust.
• A collaborative, energetic, and positive approach to leadership.
• Ability to work onsite at the downtown Toronto office a minimum of four days per week, in addition to client meetings as required.

Compensation

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.