Senior Interior Designer

DIALOG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave top-up

RRSP matching

Medical and dental benefits

Discounted memberships

Vacation Buy-Up

Job summary

DIALOG is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to deliver complex, large-scale projects in aviation and transit. You will guide projects from planning through completion, build client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a studio that values design excellence, sustainability, and people.

You will lead and mentor project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while translating concepts into experiential, functional design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field with strong design process knowledge.
• 10+ years of interior design experience in consulting, preferably in aviation or transit.
• NCIDQ certification is an asset; strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Photoshop, InDesign; SketchUp/Rhino a plus.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate design, project, and firm information with internal and external parties.
• Prepare schematic/conceptual design drawings and space plans to convey design intent.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the project team through delivery.
• Oversee project management aspects: budgets, schedules, and standards.
• Coordinate documents, minutes, schedules, and specifications.
• Apply building codes and construction regulations; coordinate consultants.
• Spec furniture, finishes, equipment, FF&E, and related documentation.
• Lead site visits, field reviews, and installation inspections.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Client engagement

Design thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

We're currently looking for a Senior Interior Designer to support the delivery of complex, large-scale projects in the aviation and transit sector. This role offers the opportunity to guide projects from planning through completion, build trusted client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a studio culture that values design excellence, sustainability, and people.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Communicate and coordinate required design, project and firm information to both internal and external parties as required
• Prepare and coordinate project schematic/conceptual design drawings
• Prepare layouts, sketches, and space plans required to convey design intent
• Lead, mentor, and manage the project team
• Execute knowledge in project management, budgets, schedules, and architectural standards
• Coordinate and/or undertake the preparation of required project documents, minutes, schedules, and specifications
• Apply building code and construction regulations
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, structural, and other consultants or vendors
• Coordinate and/or undertake the selection and specification of furniture, finishes, equipment, and accessories; and preparation of FF+E documentation
• Lead site visits and field reviews and undertake site deficiency review and installation inspections

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Interior Design consulting with strong knowledge, creativity, and experience of the design process
• Experience and passion for working on conceptual and innovative projects in the aviation or transit sector is a requirement
• NCIDQ certified is an asset
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Revit, Navisworks, Photoshop and InDesign (Sketch-up, Rhino experience an asset)
• Proven experience in participating in client engagement processes from programming and conceptual design through to construction phases
• Excellent communication skills, team oriented, accountable, and highly motivated
• Effective coordinator with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team, establishing deliverables, schedules, time and fee management
• A design enthusiast, where you can translate concepts into uniquely experiential and functional design solutions

$90,000 - $110,000 a year

At DIALOG, we believe compensation should reflect the unique talent each person brings to our team. We look at annual market data to understand how different roles are compensated in our industry, but we also recognize that your experience, skills, location, and the impact you make all play a part in shaping your total rewards. Because of this, final offers may differ from the ranges listed - we want to make sure everyone is recognized in a manner that is fair, competitive, and true to the value they bring.

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.