Interior Design Assistant

B+H Architects; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

B+H Architects is seeking a Junior Interior Designer for their Toronto studio, focusing on corporate workspace design. The role involves collaboration with various service providers, space planning, and the development of high-quality design concepts. Ideal candidates will have a degree from a CIDA accredited program and experience in workplace design.

Benefits

Employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit

Life and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of experience with an Interior Design or Architectural firm.
• Membership with ARIDO or other relevant regulatory body.
• Solid portfolio with emphasis in Workplace, Hospitality, or Healthcare design.

Responsibilities

• Accompany senior colleagues to client meetings as a presenter.
• Provide space planning that meets functional requirements and building codes.
• Participate in the development of 2D and 3D design concepts.

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

3D Design

Education

Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program

Tools

Photoshop

Sketch-up

3Ds Max

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

This Opportunity Our Toronto studio is looking for a highly motivated Junior Interior Designer to join our Interiors Practice focusing in corporate workspace design. This individual will be creative to the core, one who is driven by success, and embraces being part of a high performance, best-in-class team. The Junior Interior Designer will be able to effectively interact and collaborate with a broad range of service providers (architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, regulators, etc.). As a Junior Interior Designer, you will be responsible for : Accompany senior colleagues to client meetings, being an effective presenter and representative. With guidance, provide space planning that accurately reflects the Program, functional requirements and design considerations of the project, and meets all building code requirements. Participate in the development of 2 and 3D design concepts, with emphasis on high quality renderings. Research, gather, recommend and present to the team appropriate finishes and furnishings that capture the functional, aesthetic, environmental and budgetary requirements of the project, understanding how texture, light, colour and other factors interact to create an environment. Help prepare documentation for the selection, specification, procurement and installation of furnishings and equipment, including detailed layout drawings and schedules. Aid in the production of DD & Contract Documents (plans, elevations, sections and schedules) in both REVIT and AutoCAD. Understand the requirements of the plans, life safety issues, building codes and other technical aspects; knowledgeable in the areas of design, drawing and details, finishes and building materials, specifications, codes, technical drawing, contract administration and business practices. A degree or diploma from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program. Up to 3 years of experience working with a recognized Interior Design or Architectural firm. Membership with ARIDO (or other relevant regulatory body). Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, Windows (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and a host of 3D graphic programs such as 3Ds Max, Sketch-up, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc. A solid portfolio of diverse creative projects (from school and / or employment) with emphasis in Workplace, Hospitality and / or Healthcare design. A proven background of involvement with the Interior Design industry, through volunteer work, ARIDO or IDC events or committees. Highly Proficient with REVIT, both as a planning and modelling (3D) tool. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in the Toronto Studio and remotely. An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D. We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging. B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future. Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies. At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability.

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