Interior Designer — Team Lead

SGH Design Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & personal time

Bi-weekly SGH team lunches

Annual performance & career development mentorship

Bi-weekly supplier lunch & learns

Annual mentorship & career development

Job summary

A national Canadian interior design firm is seeking a talented Team Lead in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of design experience and manage workplace design projects. Responsibilities include leading design teams, ensuring compliance with building codes, and mentoring junior staff. The firm values creativity and collaboration, offering an environment that promotes professional growth. Interested candidates should apply with their resume and portfolio to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years design experience within the local industry.
• NCIDQ Certification required; additional designations are beneficial.
• Experience in corporate workplace design or commercial sectors.
• NCIDQ Certification required; has professional designation, additional professional designations are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to design dialogue across project phases.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and client presentations.
• Ensure drawings comply with building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Oversee construction administration including site visits and change notices.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and client presentations when required.
• Review and coordinate drawings and documentation internally and with engineering consultants.
• Ensure drawings comply with building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Guide projects from pre-lease through concept, design development, and construction.
• Lead concept development and oversee design direction with project teams.
• Supervise preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Manage tender processes, including documentation and tender analysis.
• Oversee construction administration including site visits, change notices, site instructions, and certificates for payment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in industry and SGH design events.
• Maintain personal project time logs using Ajera.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development, including performance feedback and project scheduling coordination.

Skills

Understanding of workplace design trends

Team management

Visualization and concept development

Problem-solving

Knowledge of sustainable design principles

Code & accessibility awareness

Sustainable design principles

Education

Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Technology or related discipline

NCIDQ certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SGH Design Partners is looking for a talented full time Team Lead to join our Toronto studio.

Location: 366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto M5V 1R9

Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

About Us

SGH Design Partners is a national Canadian interior design firm, proudly entering our 39th year of design excellence. We believe in the power of thoughtful design to elevate the way people work, connect, and thrive.

With studios in Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax, our team brings a national perspective and local expertise to every workplace project we undertake. Our studios operate as in-studio creative and collaborative environments. At SGH, you will join a team of curious and talented designers focused on corporate workplace design, along with an expanding portfolio in hospitality and multi family residential projects.

The Position

As Team Lead, you will play a key role in collaborating with the project team to ensure design intent is translated into working drawings and documentation across all project phases, from pre-design through project close out. You will collaborate directly with one or more of our partners, ensuring a high level of engagement, accountability, and design leadership throughout each project.

What You Bring

• Understanding of workplace design trends
• Demonstrated success in managing teams and delivering workplace projects
• Strong visualization and concept development skills, with the ability to translate design concepts into clear, detailed design solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and alignment with SGH delivery standards
• Familiar with local building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainable design frameworks
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to design dialogue across project phases and teams
• Apply knowledge of workplace design trends, visioning, and culture-driven design strategies
• Lead projects of mid to large scale and complexity (75,000 SF+)
• Plan and facilitate visioning sessions; document and analyze outcomes
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and client presentations when required
• Review and coordinate drawings and documentation internally and with engineering consultants
• Ensure drawings comply with building codes and accessibility requirements
• Guide projects from pre-lease through concept, design development, and construction
• Lead concept development and oversee design direction with project teams
• Supervise preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Manage tender processes, including documentation and tender analysis
• Oversee construction administration including site visits, change notices, site instructions, and certificates for payment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Participate in industry and SGH design events
• Maintain personal project time logs using Ajera
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development, including performance feedback and project scheduling coordination

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Technology or related discipline
• Minimum of 15+ years design experience within the local industry
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• NCIDQ Certification required; has professional designation, additional professional designations are beneficial
• Strong knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft 365
• Experience in corporate workplace design or commercial sectors; hospitality experience is beneficial
• Year round summer hours
• Vacation & personal time
• Bi-weekly SGH team lunches
• Bi-weekly supplier lunch & learns
• Annual performance & career development mentorship

Why SGH?

We’re a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and creative thinking. Join us and be part of a studio that values design excellence, professional growth, and a collaborative studio culture. We’re building a team that’s eager to grow, contribute, and evolve together.

To Apply

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your resume and portfolio. Know someone who might be a great match? Feel free to share this posting with them. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Please send your resume and portfolio to [e-mail].

Set the subject line to “Toronto_Team Lead Application”.

Visit our website www.sghdp.com and or follow us on our social media platforms to learn more about SGH.