Senior Interior Designer

DMC Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical and dental coverage

Professional membership dues coverage

Professional exam fee coverage

Professional Development allowance

Cell phone allowance

Bonus/profit-sharing opportunity

Office closure between Christmas and N

Team building activities

Career advancement to leadership

Job summary

DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with a Vancouver-based practice to hire a Senior Interior Designer (ARIDO). The ideal candidate is Toronto-area, ARIDO-registered, with 8+ years of commercial interior design experience and a proven Tenant Improvement track record.

In this in-office, full-time role you will lead projects end-to-end, mentor designers, coordinate with architects and contractors, and produce construction documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of commercial interior design experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program.
• NCIDQ certification and ARIDO designation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial Tenant Improvement projects from programming through construction administration.
• Manage project staffing, fees, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining design quality.
• Build trusted relationships with clients to understand goals and project objectives.
• Develop innovative design concepts balancing creativity, functionality, sustainability and budget.
• Prepare engaging presentations, design narratives, and material palettes communicating design intent.
• Produce and review detailed 3D models, renderings, and visual presentations throughout the design process.
• Research and specify finishes, FF&E to meet aesthetics and performance requirements.
• Develop coordinated construction documentation and ensure technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• 8+ Years Exp in TI Projects: Retail, Workplace, Wellness, Restaurants, etc.
• $100-140K+ Base Salary + Relocation Allowance

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER, ARIDO


Location:Relocation Vancouver, BC
Type:Full-Time | Permanent | In-Office
Salary:$100-140K+ Base Salary+ Relocation Allowance

Shape Notable Commercial Environments

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Are you a passionate and seasoned Senior Interior Designer and a Registered ARIDO Member in Toronto who thrives on transforming ideas into exceptional commercial spaces? Do you enjoy leading projects, mentoring others, and collaborating with talented architects and designers to deliver thoughtful, well-designed, and high-impact interiors?

DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with a longstanding and notable Vancouver-based Architectural and Interior Design practice known for delivering design-driven branded environments across Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. With a collaborative studio culture, a strong design focus, and a steady pipeline of exciting Tenant Improvement projects, this is an opportunity to take ownership of your work while continuing to grow your career alongside an experienced team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is well-rounded, hands-on, with experience successfully delivering projects from start to completion as the Prime Consultant, either independently or with the support of a team. The ideal candidate has also worked within external, mid-size, commercial A+D firms that operate on billable hours.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Senior Interior Designer, you\'ll lead and work on projects from start to finish, balancing creative design with technical excellence and client-focused delivery. You\'ll play a key role in shaping inspiring environments while leading and managing team members and contributing to the studio\'s collaborative culture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading commercial Tenant Improvement projects from programming through construction administration.
• Manage project staffing, fees, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining exceptional design quality.
• Build trusted relationships with clients to understand their goals, vision, operational needs, and project objectives.
• Develop innovative design concepts that combine creativity, functionality, sustainability, and budget considerations.
• Prepare engaging presentations, design narratives, and material palettes that effectively communicate design intent.
• Produce and reviewing detailed 3D models, renderings, and visual presentations throughout the design process.
• Research and specifying finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment that align with both aesthetic and performance requirements.
• Develop and produce high-quality, coordinated construction documentation and ensuring technical accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with architects, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout every phase of the project.
• Participate in design reviews, studio collaboration sessions, and mentoring opportunities.

WHAT YOU BRING

We\'re looking for a confident design professional who enjoys both the creative and technical aspects of commercial interior design and is ready to take on a leadership role.

You bring:

• Min. 8+ years of commercial interior design experience with a strong focus on Workplace, Retail, and other branded Commercial Tenant Improvement projects.
• A Bachelor\'s Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program.
• NCIDQ certification, and ARIDO designation is a must.
• Strong experience working within architectural or multidisciplinary design firms.
• Excellent knowledge of construction documentation, detailing, building systems, and current Ontario Building Code and local bylaws.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to confidently engage clients and project teams.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• A collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and passion for creating outstanding interior environments.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to join a design-driven studio where ideas and expertise are valued and advancement within the company is possible. You\'ll work on diverse commercial projects alongside a talented team that believes great design comes from collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. In addition, our Client is offering:

• Extended medical and dental coverage
• Professional membership dues coverage
• Professional exam fee coverage
• Professional Development allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Bonus/profit-sharing opportunity
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year\'s Day
• Team building activities
• Career advancement to potential leadership opportunity

If you\'re looking for a role where you can lead meaningful projects, mentor designers, and continue building an impressive portfolio of commercial interiors, we\'d love to hear from you.

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