Intermediate Designer Studio Paolo Ferrari

Interior Designers of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Life & AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Studio Paolo Ferrari is seeking an Intermediate Designer to support the design and delivery of hospitality, retail, residential, and luxury interior design projects. The role requires 3–5 years of interior design or architectural experience in hospitality or luxury environments, and a degree in Interior Design or Architecture.

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) with technical ability in Rhino and Revit is expected.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of interior design or architectural experience in hospitality or luxury interior environments.
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Demonstrated experience designing hospitality, retail, residential or other high end interior environments.
• Experience preparing comprehensive drawing packages, including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and specifications.
• Experience with FF&E selection, specification development, and coordination with vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Concept development, space planning, and material direction.
• Prepare presentation packages, design boards, renderings, and visual storytelling.
• Produce and coordinate drawing sets.
• Manage FF&E research, specifications, and tagging.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation for tender, permit, fabrication, and construction packages.

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Studio Paolo Ferrari is seeking an Intermediate Designer to support the design, and delivery of hospitality, retail, residential, and luxury interior design projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Concept development, space planning, and material direction.
• Prepare presentation packages, design boards, renderings, and visual storytelling.
• Produce and coordinate drawing sets.
• Manage FF&E research, specifications, and tagging.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation for tender, permit, fabrication, and construction packages.
• Evaluate and curate material selections with consideration for design intent, performance, and budget.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants and vendors, and participate in coordination meetings
• Review and contribute to technical drawing submissions.
• Guide junior team members, support their work and contribute to team efficiency.

The role will be performed in English.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of interior design or architectural experience in hospitality or luxury interior environments.
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).Technical ability in Rhino and/or Revit.
• Demonstrated experience designing hospitality, retail, residential or other high end interior environments.
• Experience preparing comprehensive drawing packages, including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and specifications.
• Experience with FF&E selection, specification development, and coordination with vendors and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, fabrication processes, and project delivery within hospitality and luxury design projects.
• Experience participating in all phases of the design process, from concept development through construction administration.
• Professional certification an asset.

This is a full-time (40-hours per week), permanent position at our office located at 300 Campbell Avenue, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 3V6.

The annual salary range for this position is CAD$75,000 to CAD$82,000, depending on experience. The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in the company’s benefits program, including extended health & dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability.