Junior Interior Designer

B+H Architects; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design firm in Toronto seeks a motivated Junior Interior Designer to join their Interiors Practice focusing on corporate workspace design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a high-performing team, support client presentations, and engage in design concept development. This role requires a degree from a CIDA-accredited program and proficiency in various design software. The firm promotes diversity and provides a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salary

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Employee Wellness Program

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of experience working with a recognized Interior Design or Architectural firm.
• Membership with ARIDO (or other relevant regulatory body).
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, and various 3D graphic programs.
• A solid portfolio of diverse creative projects with emphasis in Workplace, Hospitality and/or Healthcare design.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling proposals and presentations with the team.
• Accompany senior colleagues to client meetings.
• Provide space planning that meets functional requirements.
• Participate in development of 2D and 3D design concepts.
• Research and present appropriate finishes and furnishings.
• Help prepare documentation for procurement and installation.

Skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency in REVIT

Education

Degree or diploma from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

3Ds Max

Sketch-up

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Our Toronto studio is looking for a highly motivated Junior Interior Designer to join our Interiors Practice focusing in corporate workspace design. This individual will be creative to the core, one who is driven by success, and embraces being part of a high performance, best-in-class team. We are looking for a strong team player able to work in fast-paced collaborative environment and interested in working for a diverse, multi-disciplinary, multi-sector, global reaching firm. The Junior Interior Designer will be able to effectively interact and collaborate with a broad range of service providers (architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, regulators, etc.).

Responsibilities

As a Junior Interior Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Work with the team to produce compelling, informative proposals and presentations.
• Accompany senior colleagues to client meetings, being an effective presenter and representative.
• With guidance, provide space planning that accurately reflects the Program, functional requirements and design considerations of the project, and meets all building code requirements.
• Participate in the development of 2 and 3D design concepts, with emphasis on high quality renderings.
• Research, gather, recommend and present to the team appropriate finishes and furnishings that capture the functional, aesthetic, environmental and budgetary requirements of the project, understanding how texture, light, colour and other factors interact to create an environment.
• Help prepare documentation for the selection, specification, procurement and installation of furnishings and equipment, including detailed layout drawings and schedules.
• Aid in the production of DD & Contract Documents (plans, elevations, sections and schedules) in both REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Understand the requirements of the plans, life safety issues, building codes and other technical aspects; knowledgeable in the areas of design, drawing and details, finishes and building materials, specifications, codes, technical drawing, contract administration and business practices.
• Assist with permit tender applications as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program.
• Up to 3 years of experience working with a recognized Interior Design or Architectural firm.
• Membership with ARIDO (or other relevant regulatory body).
• Attained, or are working towards attaining your NCIDQ certification.
• Attained, or are working towards attaining your LEED Green Associate certification.
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, Windows (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and a host of 3D graphic programs such as 3Ds Max, Sketch-up, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• A solid portfolio of diverse creative projects (from school and/or employment) with emphasis in Workplace, Hospitality and/or Healthcare design.
• A proven background of involvement with the Interior Design industry, through volunteer work, ARIDO or IDC events or committees.
• Technically savvy, able to learn and master new programs and apps.
• Highly Proficient with REVIT, both as a planning and modelling (3D) tool.
• Self-directed, able to work independently and know when to reach out for guidance and support.
• Ready to receive and welcome coaching from supervisors and colleagues, assimilate feedback and learn quickly from it.
• Armed with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, passion and patience.

Other duties

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits of Working at B+H

• Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in the Toronto Studio and remotely.
• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
• An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company’s perks/discounts (i.e Goodlife, perkopolis etc.).
• You will be exposed to an open, ‘continuous learning’ environment (i.e. lunch & learn) where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.

Our Firm

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies. At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Join us if you’re willing to try new things, to go bold, and to let the best idea win. If you’re willing to stretch yourself and you want to create something that’s never existed before, we want you.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. B+H is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.