Interior Designer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Interior Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing complex projects, developing innovative design concepts, and collaborating closely with clients and senior staff. You will have the opportunity to shape meaningful spaces that enhance community value while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship and continuous learning. If you are a creative individual eager to contribute to a collaborative team and grow your career in a vibrant architectural practice, this position offers the perfect platform for your talents.

Benefits

PATO Days

Competitive compensation

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Health and wellness spending allowance

Annual profit share

Wellness initiatives

Training & education support

Mentorship and continuous learning

Social events

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience as an Interior Designer with workplace or government building experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and translate them into design documents.
• Collaborate on client presentations and present design concepts.

Skills

Interior Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Design Concept Development

Building Code Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design

Membership as an Intern Interior Designer

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

InDesign

SketchUp

3D Rendering

Job description

Who We Are

As a leading Canadian architectural practice, Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to the community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria, we offer full architectural and interior design services.

Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection, our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to, consider, and build on each other’s ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.

Our award-winning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic, healthcare, residential, mixed-use, commercial, cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice, we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative, passionate, and forward-thinking approaches to join our dynamic team.

What We Are Seeking

Zeidler is seeking to hire an Interior Designer with strong workplace, and/or federal/government building experience and a proven track of success. In this role, the candidate will be proficient in managing personal project-level work with greater complexity and less supervision, as well as have the ability to share design/ technical ideas, communicate ideas clearly, develop models, and present unique design/ technical solutions, is essential.

• Work with senior staff to develop design concepts and translate them into design documents during project phases
• Work with senior staff to develop space / furnishing plans, design details and finish selections to support conceptual design
• Collaborate on client presentations and present design concepts and drawings
• Provide instruction on specific design objectives, complex features and solutions
• Attend site meetings, perform shop drawing review and contract administrative support as required
• Work primarily with the Interiors team and have the ability to work with an integrated internal Architectural/Interior team as required
• Working knowledge of building code and prepare preliminary building code analysis
• Manage and coordinate with consultants
• Be supportive and invaluable team members by taking personal responsibility and looking to mentor and help more junior team members
• Demonstrate effective communication by going through appropriate channels, asking for clarification and feedback, and following-up
• Represent the firm in the industry and advance the company’s interest and profile
• Contribute to the culture by embodying the values of the organization
• Be active members in the professional association
• Excellent communication skills, team oriented, accountable, and highly motivated
• As a member of our team, you are expected to actively adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures established by the company.

What You Will Bring

• 5-9 years of experience as an Interior Designer, ideally with workplace, and/or federal/government building experience
• Bachelor of Interior Design from a recognized post-secondary institution is required
• Membership as an Intern Interior Designer with a relevant registered association
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• InDesign, 3D rendering and SketchUp skills an asset
• Working knowledge of local Building Code and associated bylaws
• LEED AP, WELL AP or knowledge of LEED and WELL Standards is considered an asset
• Strong conceptual and design skills
• Strong working knowledge of Interior Design process, programming, planning, materials, creative detailing, specifications, and building systems
• Experience in coordinating project teams would be considered an asset

Benefits + Perks

Zeidler believes in a work-life balance and valuing our people with benefits like:

• PATO Days – enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits include extended health, dental, health and wellness spending allowance, EFAP, etc.
• Annual profit share
• Wellness initiatives
• Training & education support
• Mentorship and continuous learning
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Social events
• Fun work environment and great firm culture… and so much more

What to do now

If you are a motivated, creative, and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative, exciting, and fast-paced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities, we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!

Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, and stands by our principles for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from, but not limited to visible minorities, peoples with disabilities, racialized peoples, Indigenous peoples, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Please let us know by email or by telephone at 403-233-2525 if you require any accommodations throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.