Project Lead Designer

Bennett Design Associates Inc.; Uxbridge; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Elastic Work Policy

Paid Vacation Time

Green Days

Secret Society of Fun

Summer Hours

Employee group benefits

Holiday shutdown

Professional and career development

Diversity and inclusive workplace

$300 home office stipend

Job summary

Bennett Design Associates Inc. is an award-winning interior design firm in Toronto, specializing in Workplace Strategy.

We seek a Senior Designer/Project Lead to lead interior design projects from proposal through close-out, coordinating with engineers, architects, and suppliers to deliver high-quality spaces. Minimum five years’ experience is required; proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/Vray and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Interior Design from a recognized accredited College or University.
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
• Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) membership in good standing.
• Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) membership.
• Proficient in building code requirements, laws, standards and regulations as it relates to project work.
• Proficient in the interior design process from Discovery to Project Close Out phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from proposal through concept and development, construction phase and close out.
• Coordinate with outside consultants, architects, engineers and trade partners.
• Prepare renderings and drawings, generate drawing packages and timelines.
• Mentor junior/intermediate designers and support professional development.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client meetings to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Interior Design

Project Leadership

Proposal Management

Team Mentoring

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Interior Design

NCIDQ

ARIDO membership

IDC membership

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

V-Ray

Job description

Job Type : Full-time, Salaried position; 37.5 hours/week, non-fixed hybrid
Location : Uxbridge, Ontario
Salary Range: $40 - $46 per hour

Position Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy

Bennett Design Associates is an award-winning Interior Design firm and industry leader in Workplace Strategy. As one of Toronto’s largest fully independent Interior Design firms, we design intelligent spaces that fuel business, unite team members and engage the best of corporate Canada.

Join us in creating intelligent design that fuels business, inspires people shapes a greener world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposal Management & Business Development Support

The Senior Designer/Project Lead Designer assumes a leadership role in projects varying in size, quantity and complexity based on skill and experience. This role continues to be a champion of Bennett Design interior design project processes – Discover, Plan, Implement, Monitor and Close, including Pure Design™ – with the high level of detail and documentation that our firm is known for. This role is critical in developing other team members through training, coaching and providing ongoing learning opportunities.

All Team Project Work

Design and execute interior design projects varying in complexity from proposal through concept and development, construction phase and close out

Coordinate Engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, communications and structural)

Individual Project Work

Source finishes, equipment and requesting quotes from manufacturers and suppliers

Responsible for preparing and issuing off renderings, initial and final

Generate drawing packages

Coordinate with outside consultants, architects, engineers and trade partners

Participate in client meetings and design presentations

Contract Management

Assist with assigning project work according to plan

Perform subcontractor coordination

Complete photo shoots

Manage construction schedules, deliverables and milestones as per contract

Assist with additional service requests (ASRs)

Assist with the preparation of all change notices and instructions, shop drawing reviews, deficient reviews and reporting

Documentation and Process Quality Assurance

Review design development, construction documents and shop drawings for content accuracy and overall design integrity

Maintain compliance with Building Code

Ensure work is consistent with regulations, procedures, plans, drawings and specifications

Practice Risk Management as it relates to managing design projects

People Management

Audit the work of project team members for accuracy, consistency and quality

Mentor junior/intermediate designers and assist in developing a culture for professional advancement, recognition and reward for exceptional work

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Interior Design from a recognized accredited College or University

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) membership in good standing

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) membership

Proficient in building code requirements, laws, standards and regulations as it relates to project work, with the ability to interpret and apply

Proficient in the interior design process from Discovery to Project Close Out phases

Adept in various products and materials and their use and application for project work

Proficient in building systems

Familiar with project monitoring, budgeting and tendering

Familiar with various types of engineering and how to coordinate efforts

Experience

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in interior design

Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SketchUp/Vray and all Microsoft Office applications

Ability to successfully prepare a schedule for Design projects

Accountable to deadlines and deliverables

Ability to incorporate a workplace strategy approach to projects

Organize and schedule tasks effectively and can effectively handle several tasks and problems at once

Open to different and new ways of doing things and has a willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things

Ability to anticipate and recognize problems and gather information and notifies the Team Lead/Senior Team Lead of problems in a timely manner

Adapt well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions

Exercise a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication

POSITION DETAILS

Travel Requirements: In this role you are required to occasionally travel to the client site for site visits, site measures, and deficiency walk-throughs. Travel includes to and from job sites through the province of Ontario and throughout Canada.

What You’ll Love About Us:

Our Elastic workforce approach to hybrid work means that reporting for in person work is flexible with the understanding that employees will come to the office, attend client sites and events, as required, by their manager or for meetings at the request of the Company.

A one-time $300 home office stipend for additional home office equipment.

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Employee group benefits

Competitive paid time off including personal days that can be used in small increments, days for innovation, and study/exam days

Holiday shutdown

Professional and career development opportunities

A unique employee experience that supports fun, innovation, and work-life integration

A diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiences

At Bennett Design, we believe diversity is a source of strength and innovation, so we strive to create a workplace that welcomes people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage our employees to learn from each other and are committed to building a culture that empowers individuals to reach their full potential.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

We may use digital tools to support the efficiency and administration of our recruitment process. While technology may assist with organization or process improvements, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify, assess, or screen candidates.

True to our ‘We Dig Deeper’ mindset, our recruitment process is led by people, not algorithms. Our team takes the time to review applications thoughtfully, ask meaningful questions, and seek a genuine understanding of each candidate’s skills, experience, and potential fit. All hiring decisions are made by members of our team, guided by care, curiosity, and professional judgment.

WhyYou'll LoveWorking Here

Hybrid/Elastic Work Policy

Paid Vacation Time

Green Days

Secret Society of Fun

Summer Hours