Designer, Interiors

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is seeking a Designer, Interiors, to join our growing Healthcare sector team in our Canadian West Architecture/Design practice. This position will help us to continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Designer serves as our team’s connection to those capabilities.

A Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm’s overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, preparing, presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders, and demonstrating knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration. The role involves advancing your craft, involvement within the industry for networking opportunities, working independently and as part of a team, having a solutions-based approach and openness to both mentoring others and being mentored. As a Designer, you will lead by example, contribute to creativity and actively promote our collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Interiors and Project Leadership to understand operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.
• Demonstrate an interest in Business Development to participate in pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to win new projects/clients.
• Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.
• Serve as a team-focused individual positively contributing to the design process, discovering solutions and navigating challenges, in the pursuit of design excellence.
• Participate in formal and informal design reviews.
• Support office environments to promote design excellence and HDR’s brand.
• Promote HDR to potential candidates as appropriate.
• Continually develop technical knowledge related to the creation and completion of documents and details across all project phases.
• Encourage sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and promote the well-being of occupants.
• Collaborate and co-create ideas and concepts within a team and across disciplines, ensuring successful project delivery at all scales and complexities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside.
• A minimum of 2 years specializing in the design of healthcare environments across varying levels of acuity.
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs.
• Skilled in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Have an interest in developing skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Pursuing professional registration/licensure at the local level.
• Active member in industry associations.
• Sustainability credentials/accreditations/certificates in the country you reside.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Rhino, Enscape.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant design firm environment.
• NCIDQ certificate holder.
• ID license in state or province where applicable.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Location

Business Class: Interior Design

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Feb 20, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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