Interior Design Consultant

Siena Flooring Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior design firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced interior designer. The role requires 2 to 3 years of experience and proficiency in software such as AutoCAD and SketchUp. Designers will prepare comprehensive specifications, create aesthetically pleasing spaces, and supervise staff. Candidates must have a college-level education along with specific design certifications. The position is strictly on-site, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in interior design.
• Certificates required: Professional interior designer, Interior designer technical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Estimate cost of projects.
• Prepare detailed specifications.
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes.
• Supervise staff or team.
• Read blueprints, schemas, and drawings.
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes, and materials.
• Consult with clients to determine needs and preferences.
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models.
• Develop plans, elevations, cross-sections, and detailed drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Fast-paced environment

Tight deadlines

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

ARCHICAD

20/20 design

AutoCAD

InDesign

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate cost of projects
• Prepare detailed specifications
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
• Supervise staff or team
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Professional interior designer
• Interior designer technical certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• ARCHICAD
• 20/20 design
• AutoCAD
• InDesign
• SketchUp

Area of specialization

• Interior design (general)
• Architectural design
• Commercial domain
• Kitchen
• Residential
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlinesWork under pressure