Senior Interior Designer

Fuze HR Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join a collaborative design team working on sophisticated, large-scale interior projects in Toronto. You will lead projects from concept through construction administration and present concepts to clients.

The role requires 8–10+ years of interior design experience, a strong hospitality or multi-unit residential background, and proven ability to mentor junior designers.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of professional Interior Design experience.
• Strong background in hospitality and/or multi-unit residential; retail experience is an asset.
• Experience with mid- to large-scale, complex projects.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring design teams.
• Strong understanding of interior design, construction, and building codes.
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through construction administration.
• Develop creative concepts, space plans, FF&E selections, and client presentations.
• Present design concepts and recommendations directly to clients.
• Manage multiple complex projects, timelines, budgets, and priorities.
• Lead and mentor Junior and Intermediate Designers and Technologists.
• Review design and technical documentation, including plans, elevations, and details.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes and construction standards.
• Work closely with Technologists, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout project delivery.
• Support tendering, construction documentation, site reviews, addenda, deficiencies, and contract administration.
• Monitor project scope, hours, schedules, and deliverables.
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and design issues and communicate them to leadership.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Diploma in Interior Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Interior Designer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join a collaborative design team working on sophisticated, large-scale interior design projects. The successful candidate will combine strong creative and technical skills with the ability to lead projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through construction administration.
• Develop creative concepts, space plans, FF&E selections, and client presentations.
• Present design concepts and recommendations directly to clients.
• Manage multiple complex projects, timelines, budgets, and priorities.
• Lead and mentor Junior and Intermediate Designers and Technologists.
• Review design and technical documentation, including plans, elevations, and details.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes and construction standards.
• Work closely with Technologists, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout project delivery.
• Support tendering, construction documentation, site reviews, addenda, deficiencies, and contract administration.
• Monitor project scope, hours, schedules, and deliverables.
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and design issues and communicate them to leadership.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development to team members.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of professional Interior Design experience.
• Strong background in hospitality and/or multi-unit residential; retail experience is an asset.
• Experience with mid- to large-scale, complex projects.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring design teams.
• Strong understanding of interior design, construction, and building codes.
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related discipline.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• SketchUp and/or Bluebeam – assets

Additional Assets:

NCIDQ, BCIN, LEED accreditation, and professional association membership.

Compensation

$80,000–$100,000 base salary + benefits, depending on experience.

This posting reflects an active vacancy.