Junior Interior Designer at Smart Design Group

Smart Design Group

Vancouver

Hybrid

CAD 48,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Flexible hybrid work (remote + in‑offi

Career development and mentorship

Dog-friendly office

On-site parking

Paid time off

Wellness program

Work from home

Job summary

Smart Design Group in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Interior Designer to join our collaborative, fast-paced studio and gain hands-on experience across hospitality and retail projects from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and eager to learn, contributing to projects at every stage while developing communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Architecture, Interior Design, or related design discipline.
0–3 years of experience in the design industry; relevant or transferable experience will be considered.
General understanding of retail and hospitality design.
Demonstrated interest in developing a career in interior design.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of Teams, Zoom, or similar meeting/presentation software.

Responsibilities

Participate in projects across all stages, from concept development through implementation.
Support Senior and Intermediate Designers with design development, documentation, presentations, and project coordination.
Collaborate with internal studio disciplines and external consultants to support the successful delivery of projects.
Assist with design research, material selections, presentations, drawing packages, and other project deliverables.
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities as project needs evolve.
Ask questions, seek feedback, and actively apply learning to improve design and technical skills.
Participate in client, stakeholder, consultant, and Airport Authority presentations as appropriate.
Contribute ideas and solutions that support both the project and the broader studio.

Skills

Curious

Creative

Organized

Collaborative

Strong communicator

Adaptable

Education

Post-secondary education in Architecture/Interior Design

0–3 years experience in design

Understanding of retail & hospitality design

Tools

AutoCAD

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

REVIT

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Autodesk Build

SmartSheet

MS Office Suite

Job description

Junior Interior Designer

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are smart_

We help our clients create innovative, memorable, and efficient hospitality and retail environments.

We are looking for a Junior Interior Designer to join our collaborative and fast-paced studio.

This is an opportunity for an emerging designer to gain hands‑on experience across hospitality and retail projects, develop technical and design skills, and work alongside experienced designers from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn.

You will contribute to projects at every stage while developing your ability to communicate, problem‑solve, and bring thoughtful design ideas to the team.

Education / Experience

Post‑secondary education in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related design discipline
0–3 years of experience in the design industry; relevant or transferable experience will be considered
General understanding of retail and hospitality design
Demonstrated interest in developing a career in interior design
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of meeting and presentation software such as Teams, Zoom, or similar platforms

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Familiarity with REVIT and an interest in further developing Revit skills
Familiarity with Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Autodesk Build, and SmartSheet
Ability to produce accurate drawings, layouts, presentations, and supporting project materials
Understanding of construction drawing packages and the relationship between Interior Design and consultant drawings is an asset

As a Junior Designer, you will:

Participate in projects across all stages, from concept development through implementation
Support Senior and Intermediate Designers with design development, documentation, presentations, and project coordination
Collaborate with internal studio disciplines and external consultants to support the successful delivery of projects
Assist with design research, material selections, presentations, drawing packages, and other project deliverables
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities as project needs evolve
Ask questions, seek feedback, and actively apply learning to improve design and technical skills
Participate in client, stakeholder, consultant, and Airport Authority presentations as appropriate
Contribute ideas and solutions that support both the project and the broader studio

Growth & Studio Culture

Take an active interest in developing your design and technical skillset
Participate in industry talks, educational events, and other learning opportunities
Stay current with emerging design, hospitality, retail, and industry trends
Share relevant inspiration, research, and ideas with the studio
Recognize and celebrate team and individual successes
Participate openly in project retrospectives and conversations around challenges and opportunities for improvement
Demonstrate a willingness to learn from others and share knowledge as your skills develop
Build confidence in presenting ideas and contributing to design discussions

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