Senior Interior Designer

ABA Architects Inc.; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Architects Inc. is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead various design projects, ensuring client satisfaction and design excellence. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills within a collaborative environment focused on versatility and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in design roles.
• Eligibility to register with ARIDO preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario building code and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects with a focus on client needs.
• Prepare design packages and manage construction administration.
• Coordinate with project consultants and maintain project budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe CS

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

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ABA Architects Inc. is a growing mid-sized Architectural & Interior Design Practise in the Kitchener – Waterloo- Cambridge - Guelph Region. The Firm is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a minimum 8-10 years’ experience leading and designing a variety of commercial, multi-storey residential, hospitality and retail projects.

Position Description: Senior Interior Designer, Full- Time- Permanent

The successful candidate will work closely with our clients and the senior staff.They will be involved in all aspects of projects and therefore should be an excellent generalist in all areas of design and construction processes.This will include client meetings, presentations, preparation of contract documents, selecting finishes, space planning, design development, production of drawing and specification packages, FF+E proposals, budget development, project coordination, contract administration, and business development.ABA is a multi-disciplinary office environment and strongly encourages versatility, flexibility and collaboration in our approach to creating successful spaces for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather planning information and analyze the clients’ needs and goals
• Take responsibility for the development of the design and the project with input from the Principal designer
• Direct the development of concept design through planning, sketching and rendering
• Acquire and coordinate samples
• Review and implement design specifications, assist in any information the Spec writer may require
• Coordinate with outside project consultants
• Develop and coordinate a complete drawing package
• Direct the Construction Administration process
• Attend site meetings, prepare site reviews and reports
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Manage staff workloads in coordination with Project Coordinators, Project Managers
• Manage and review all internal and external team members work
• Prepare fee proposals and RFP presentations
• Develop, review and manage project budgets

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience leading and designing a variety of retail, hospitality, multi-storey residential and commercial projects
• Bachelor’s Degree or other form of recognized interior Design program
• Eligibility , or ability to register with ARIDO, NCIDQ certification preferred but not required
• Knowledge ofOntario building Code, standard construction practices, building structure, systems and operations
• Advanced computer skills in AutoCAD 2010-2014, Microsoft Office, Adobe CS, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch up and or hand rendering

Desired Skills

• Strong Leadership skills, comfortable interacting and communicating with a range of people
• Strong & uncompromising ability to drive work to ensure deadlines are met
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities
• Attention to detail and a strong understanding of construction processes and methods Ability to work independently
• Strong problem solving and analytical skillsbased on experience, and able to make decisions in a timely manner and in the company’s best interest
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized individual with excellent time management skills

ABA Architects Inc. encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should provide resume, work samples and references to:

[e-mail]

ABA Architects Inc. has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our office at [e-mail] or 519-884-2711 if you need accommodation at any stage of the applications process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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