Creative Design Lead - Interior Design - Corporate Interiors

City Build Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished interior design firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a Creative Design Leader to oversee high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience, with expertise in corporate and hospitality interiors. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, the ability to inspire teams, and a strong focus on client engagement. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary between $120,000 and $140,000.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in interior design with a focus on corporate interiors and hospitality.
• Record of leading design at a senior level within a recognized firm.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership across high-profile projects.
• Serve as a mentor to develop design talent.
• Lead client engagements ensuring alignment with client objectives.

Skills

Creative leadership

Mentoring and team development

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

Creative Design Leader - Interior Design - Corporate Interiors

Location: Toronto, ON

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000

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.

• 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 firms 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 studios 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 in the range of $120,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application

To explore this opportunity, please submit your resume and design portfolio to :