Interior Designer

NORR; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our team in Ottawa. You will lead design development, create drawings, renderings, and presentations, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional spaces.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of interior design project experience, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop and InDesign, and a track record in project delivery and client management, with knowledge of building codes.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed related post-secondary education.
• Experience in interior design and presentation; demonstrates creativity and aesthetic knowledge.
• Prior experience in project delivery, project management, and client management is required.
• 7–10 years of interior design project work experience.
• Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural permits and building codes.
• Membership as an Interior Designer with a Relevant Registered Association is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, concept design schematics and material/furniture systems research.
• Prepare presentation boards and other presentation materials.
• Prepare drawings, models and renderings, following office standards.
• Attend meetings to coordinate drawings and resources, determine project criteria and provide information.
• Prepare furniture procurement documents and manage delivery of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Gain familiarity with current design trends, FFE distributors and presentation techniques to improve skills.
• Prepare and coordinate construction drawings in Revit.

Skills

Interior design experience

Presentation skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.

We are seeking an Interior Designer who will assist in the development of design solutions, conduct research on behalf of the design team, and coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

You Will Make an Impact by

• Conducting site surveys, feasibility studies, concept design schematics and material/furniture systems research to ensure a satisfactory solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
• Preparing presentation boards and other presentation materials
• Preparing drawings, models and renderings, following office standards
• Attending meetings to coordinate drawings and resources, determine project criteria and provide information
• Preparing furniture procurement documents and manage the process of delivery of furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Gaining familiarity with current design trends, FFE distributors and presentation techniques to improve skills and implements them on project work
• Preparing and coordinating construction drawings in Revit

You Will Bring to the Team

• Successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Proficiency in Interior Design software skills (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign Microsoft programs)
• Experience in interior design and presentation; demonstrates creativity and aesthetic knowledge
• Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural permits and building codes
• Prior experience in project delivery, project management, and client management is required
• Possess superior time management and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate an ability to coordinate with other team members and to collaborate with other professional disciplines
• Membership as an Interior Designer with a Relevant Registered Association is considered an asset
• 7-10 years of interior design project work experience

We Are

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.

At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.