Senior Interior Designer - Aviation

Dialog; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Medical and dental benefits

Discounted memberships

Vacation Buy-Up program

Professional memberships reimbursement

Job summary

DIALOG is seeking a Senior Interior Designer in Toronto to lead complex aviation and transit projects from planning through completion. You’ll build strong client relationships and collaborate with a multidisciplinary studio focused on design excellence and sustainable outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentoring teams, coordinating with consultants, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring code compliance across all phases. A strong design sensibility and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• NCIDQ certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the design process and creativity.
• Experience in aviation or transit projects is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and team orientation.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines and vendors.
• Proven experience with client engagement through programming to construction.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Project coordination

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field

NCIDQ certification (asset)

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 youcantranslate 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 andrace.In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.