Intermediate Interior Designer / Project Manager

Interior Designers of Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Designers of Canada is seeking an experienced Intermediate Interior Designer / Project Manager to oversee high-end residential projects from concept to construction. This design-forward role combines project management with hands-on coordination across FF&E, finishes, and documentation.

You will manage multiple projects, supervise junior team members, and coordinate with architects, contractors, and consultants to ensure design intent and schedule adherence throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 4-5 years minimum of professional architectural experience, with a strong emphasis on high-end residential projects.
• Proven experience managing projects from design through construction completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting, and 3D modeling and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating consultants and construction team.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior concepts through space planning, material selection, precedent imagery, rendering, and presentations.
• Develop finish palettes, architectural details, millwork, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, furniture, and other interior elements.
• Source and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting, and specialty items.
• Prepare drawing packages including plans, elevations, RCPs, sections, millwork details, custom furniture details, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate FF&E, finishes, lighting, plumbing, hardware, and millwork across drawings, specifications, schedules, and consultant documentation.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, design milestones, approvals, and outstanding items across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with architects of record, contractors, trades, vendors, fabricators, and specialty consultants.
• Lead and participate in client, consultant, contractor, and internal project meetings.
• Proactively identify and resolve design, coordination, and construction issues while keeping the Principals informed of project progress.
• Participate in site meetings and reviews to monitor construction progress and design intent.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, samples, and mock-ups and provide design clarifications as required.
• Coordinate deficiencies and outstanding items through construction, installation, and project completion.
• Support junior team members and maintain organized project documentation

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Interior Designer / Project Manager to manage high-end residential projects from concept through construction.

This is a design-focused role with significant project management and construction coordination responsibilities.

• Develop interior concepts through space planning, material selection, precedent imagery, rendering, and presentations.
• Develop finish palettes, architectural details, millwork, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, furniture, and other interior elements.
• Source and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting, and specialty items.
• Prepare drawing packages including plans, elevations, RCPs, sections, millwork details, custom furniture details, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate FF&E, finishes, lighting, plumbing, hardware, and millwork across drawings, specifications, schedules, and consultant documentation.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, design milestones, approvals, and outstanding items across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with architects of record, contractors, trades, vendors, fabricators, and specialty consultants.
• Lead and participate in client, consultant, contractor, and internal project meetings.
• Proactively identify and resolve design, coordination, and construction issues while keeping the Principals informed of project progress.
• Participate in site meetings and reviews to monitor construction progress and design intent.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, samples, and mock-ups and provide design clarifications as required.
• Coordinate deficiencies and outstanding items through construction, installation, and project completion.
• Support junior team members and maintain organized project documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 4-5 years minimum of professional architectural experience, with a strong emphasis on high-end residential projects
• Proven experience managing projects from design through construction completion
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting, and 3D modeling and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience coordinating consultants and construction team

This position requires regular travel to project sites, showrooms, and meetings throughout the GTA. A valid drivers license and access to a car.

Part or Full time