Interior Designer

Recruitment By Design; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment By Design's client, a global architecture and engineering firm, seeks an Interior Designer to join their Ottawa team. This is a permanent, full-time role; a remote position, though candidates must be based within commuting distance of their home office.

You will assist in developing design solutions, conduct research, and coordinate the design through all project phases. The role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in interior design or a related field.
• Proficient in Interior Design software (AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, MS Office).
• Intermediate Revit skills.
• Experience in interior design and presentation with creativity.
• Knowledge of building codes and permits.
• Experience in project delivery and client management.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with team and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Membership in a relevant interior design association is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and design schematics within budget and schedule.
• Prepare presentation boards and materials.
• Create drawings, models, and renderings per office standards.
• Attend meetings to coordinate drawings and resources and set criteria.
• Prepare furniture procurement documents and coordinate delivery.
• Stay updated on design trends and presentation techniques for projects.
• Coordinate construction drawings in REVIT.

Skills

Interior design

Presentation

Time management

Team coordination

Client management

Education

Post-secondary education in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an Interior Designer to join their Canadian team in Ottawa. This is a permanent, full-time, remote position (though candidates must be based within commuting distance of their home office), offering a base salary commensurate with experience, along with a competitive vacation and benefits package. Our client is 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct 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
• 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 the process of delivery of furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Gain familiarity with current design trends, FFE distributors and presentation techniques to improve skills and implements them on project work
• Prepare and coordinate construction drawings in REVIT

Required Skills

• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Is proficient in Interior Design software skills (i.e. AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign Microsoft programs)
• Have intermediate Revit skills
• Have experience in interior design and presentation; demonstrates creativity and aesthetic knowledge
• Is familiar 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