interior design consultant

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

Job summary

Siena Flooring Inc. in Calgary, AB is seeking an experienced interior designer to lead design projects on-site. You will create spaces that reflect client needs, read blueprints, and coordinate finishes, lighting, and furniture selections.

The role requires 2–3 years of hands-on experience, relevant college certification, and professional interior design credentials. Collaboration with clients and teams will be essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• College certificate or diploma (1–2 years)
• Professional interior designer certification or credential

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, lighting, furniture and other items
• Consult with clients to determine needs and safety requirements
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls and fixtures
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings

Skills

Attention to detail

Colour discrimination

Creative thinking

Time management

Education

College certificate or diploma (1–2 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

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 deadlines
• Work under pressure