Intermediate Interior Designer, Workplace

In Studio; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iN Studio in Toronto is seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer, Workplace to contribute to high-quality interior design projects for corporate environments. You will support production, review, and coordination of design and construction documents, including contract administration, under the guidance of a Senior Interior Designer.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is essential, as is knowledge of Canada’s building codes (OBC).

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an Interior Designer in a design firm.
• NCIDQ, ARIDO (registered or candidate).
• LEED Certification is an asset.
• Experience with Corporate Workplace design including renovation, new construction & contract administration.
• Excellence in test-fits and space planning.
• Strong knowledge of codes and regulations with design aspects in Canada & OBC.
• Ability to work independently on projects without direct supervision.
• Passion for design with a creative and innovative perspective.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Works well with a team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to produce, review and coordinate design and construction documents using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp.
• Take ownership of Contract Administration duties.
• Effectively and independently manage daily tasks under the leadership of a Senior Interior Designer.
• Oversee a small team of Junior designers and delegate tasks.
• Manage project communications with internal and external teams.
• Communicate with clients regarding daily job activity and progress.
• Support senior staff with client site visits and meetings as required.
• Coordinate with vendors and sub-consultants to meet codes and regulations.
• Complete a permitable set of drawings with dialogue with subconsultants.

Skills

Interior design

Project coordination

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

M. Arch/ID

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Team is growing and iN STUDIO has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Interior Designer, Workplace to join our Team.

In this role, you have the opportunity to work with a team of creative and highly talented individuals in contributing to high-quality interior design projects.

Your role will include but not be limited to supporting the production, review and coordination of design activities, construction related documentation and contract administration. This is an opportunity to gain experience that will grow your proficiency in multiple areas of interior design in partnership with a great team and great clients who seek to achievehigh-quality, innovative, forward-thinking design concepts that meet their vision and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to produce, review and coordinate design and construction related documents using AutoCad, Revit, SketchUp
• Take ownership of Contract Administration duties
• Effectively and independently manage daily tasks under the leadership of a Senior Interior Designer
• Ability to delegate and provide direction and oversee a or a small team of Junior designers
• Manage internal and external project team communications as needed
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients regarding daily job activity
• Support senior staff with client site visits and meetings as required
• Coordinate with vendors and sub-consultants in engineering to ensure the designed interior space meets with regulatory building codes
• Ability to manage the completion of a Permittable set of drawings, inclusive of all dialogue with subconsultants
• Demonstrated attention to detail in both drawings and design activities
• Ensure work progress and deliverables are communicated regularly to senior staff and pro-actively and properly explained and handed over for coverage when/if as needed within the team
• Industry Participation – Attendance at non-industry related events and ID industry events as a representative of iN Studio
• Active participation with firm activities
• Successfully completed the NCIDQ examination

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as an Interior Designer in a design firm
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, M. Arch/ID
• NCIDQ, ARIDO (registered or candidate)
• LEED Certification is an asset
• Proven experience working with Corporate Workplace design projects including renovation and new construction & contract administration
• Excellence in test-fits and space planning
• Technically strong in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suites and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of codes and regulations with design aspects in Canada & OBC
• Ability to work independently on projects without direct supervision
• Passion for design with a creative and innovative perspective
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Works well with a team

iN Studio is a growing team of creative thinkers with deep and varied skills, each one bringing a unique perspective to the work. We believe that Great Design makes a difference. From the biggest gestures to the smallest of details – it is all important. We work with clients across the globe and provide unique opportunities to grow, learn from extremely talented staff and have early exposure to advanced design processes.

iN STUDIO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and respects openness with its employees, clients, vendors and candidates.

This position is for the Toronto office.