Intermediate Interior Designer

Earls Kitchen + Bar; Vancouver; Híbrido; CAD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care benefits

Healthy lifestyle spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Earls 50% discount card

Travel opportunities

Hybrid work from home/office

Dog-friendly office

Leadership programs

Office amenities

Descripción de la vacante

Earls Kitchen + Bar in Vancouver, BC seeks an Intermediate Interior Designer with 5–8 years in hospitality or commercial design to join the Store Development team.

You will execute AutoCAD floor plans, SketchUp models, and FF&E coordination, travel across North America, and contribute to on-site installations in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with flexible hybrid work.

Formación

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-Accredited Program.
• 5-8 years of work experience in hospitality or commercial design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Office & Google software, budget management, and tools (preference for Smartsheet).
• Experience with Enscape or other rendering software is an asset.
• Experience producing high-quality contract documents & construction drawings
• Working knowledge of Canadian and North American Building Codes.

Responsabilidades

• Execute site-specific design visions by assisting and/or creating design presentation materials, SketchUp models, floor plans, construction drawings, and material/vendor research.
• Present design intent and articulate reasoning for design choices to stakeholders, building confidence and engagement in the process.
• Execute the delivery of floor plans, millwork packages, scoping documents, and FF&E packages.
• Execute project documentation and administrative needs to ensure accurate records are maintained, including drawings, specifications, and consultant/vendor coordination.
• Coordinate deliverables and track lead times to align with overall project schedules, communicating impacts or risks to the team when changes arise.
• Identify risks in site conditions, drawings, or schedules, and support the team in developing mitigation strategies.
• Administer contract documents, site instructions, and construction administration tasks.
• Lead on-site coordination for FF&E installations, including merchandising, dimming, and construction activities, occasionally requiring overnight installations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and design standards to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value.
• Support in mentorship with peer designers & interns.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of new store and renovation projects, site visits, and openings.

Descripción del empleo

Do you have a passion for hospitality design? Are you eager to create best-in-class restaurant spaces? If so, we are looking for you!

Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking collaborative, creative, and motivated Intermediate Interior Designers across our New Store and Renovations divisions within our Store Development team in Vancouver, BC. Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years of experience and a degree from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program.

In your role, you’ll play a key part in the Store Development Project Team, executing AutoCAD floor plans, design presentation materials, SketchUp modeling, and construction drawings. You’ll also lead FF&E coordination and on-site installations, with opportunities to travel to project sites across North America. This is a unique opportunity to work on innovative hospitality design projects in a collaborative environment with clear pathways for professional growth.

At Earls, we pride ourselves on being authentic and approachable—values reflected in the people we hire, the food and drinks we prepare, and the locations we create. If you’re a progressive thinker passionate about design and architecture, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Responsibilities

• Execute site-specific design visions by assisting and/or creating design presentation materials, SketchUp models, floor plans, construction drawings, and material/vendor research.
• Present design intent and articulate reasoning for design choices to stakeholders, building confidence and engagement in the process.
• Execute the delivery of floor plans, millwork packages, scoping documents, and FF&E packages.
• Execute project documentation and administrative needs to ensure accurate records are maintained, including drawings, specifications, and consultant/vendor coordination.
• Coordinate deliverables and track lead times to align with overall project schedules, communicating impacts or risks to the team when changes arise.
• Identify risks in site conditions, drawings, or schedules, and support the team in developing mitigation strategies.
• Administer contract documents, site instructions, and construction administration tasks.
• Collaborate with external consultants and vendors to review and align construction documentation with design intent.
• Lead on-site coordination for FF&E installations, including merchandising, dimming, and construction activities, occasionally requiring overnight installations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and design standards to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value.
• Support in mentorship with peer designers & interns.
• Ability to work outside standard business hours as required to support installations, overnight work, and key project milestones.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of new store and renovation projects, site visits, and openings.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-Accredited Program.
• 5-8 years of work experience in hospitality or commercial design.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in sourcing, specifying & detailing hospitality millwork, finishes, and FF&E.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Office & Google software, budget management, and tools (preference for Smartsheet).
• Experience with Enscape or other rendering software is an asset.
• Experience producing high-quality contract documents & construction drawings
• Working knowledge of Canadian and North American Building Codes.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated.
• Prior experience working at Earls or in a restaurant environment is highly valued.
• An interest in sustainability.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of projects, site visits, and openings.

Bonus Points

• A sense of humour.
• A serious passion for food - we like to eat around here (sometimes wine is involved).
• Open to personal development and growth.
• The drive to succeed and the passion to be a part of Earls growth.
• Big team player – able to be both a leader and also support those around them.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, complemented by all the perks and benefits below. Individual pay is based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health care benefits effective from your first day
• A healthy lifestyle spending account to support you in living your best life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Earls 50% discount card for food and drinks at all Earls Kitchen + Bar, the Beachhouse, Birdies Eats & Drinks, LOCAL Public Eatery, and JOEY Restaurants locations
• Make Life Awesome Week
• Opportunity to be a part of our partner-led Employee Resource Groups (ERG), designed to bring our greater communities together through mutual causes and shared experiences
• Flexibility with our Hybrid work from home/office model
• Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Office amenities include a rooftop patio, lockers, showers, a full kitchen, and collaborative workspaces
• Travel opportunities for company events, new restaurant openings, and more!
• Leadership programs with career development and opportunities for advancement
• Awards, recognitions, team-building events, and more!

Earls is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies, and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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