Senior Interior Designer - Workplace

ARCADIS Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Calgary seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead and deliver interior design projects across workplace, government, community, and hospitality sectors. You will manage projects from programming and concept design through construction administration and closeout, contributing design leadership and client-focused thinking.

Based in Calgary, you will mentor junior staff, assist in proposals, and participate in business development to grow the Alberta practice within Arcadis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Ability to manage projects from programming to closeout.
• Experience with regulatory approvals and building plan checks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver interior design projects across multiple sectors.
• Manage projects from programming and concept design through construction administration and closeout.
• Provide design leadership and client-focused thinking.
• Mentor junior staff and assist in proposals.
• Business development to grow practice.
• Prepare owner and consultant contracts; review submittals, RFIs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Job description

Role description:

Join Arcadis’ Alberta Interior Design team in Calgary and be part of a growing practice with a diverse and exciting portfolio of work.

We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer to lead and deliver impactful interior design projects across a range of sectors, including workplace, government and civic, community spaces, living environments—from multi‑family to senior living—and hospitality and retail.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team where you will manage projects from initial programming and concept design through construction administration and closeout. You will contribute design leadership, technical expertise, and client‑focused thinking while helping shape environments that support how people work, live, gather, and thrive.

Based in Calgary, this role offers the chance to grow your career within an expanding Alberta practice backed by the scale, resources, and multidisciplinary strength of Arcadis. You’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and be supported in your professional growth within a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and design excellence.

Role accountabilities:

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while leading a team to complete each task ensuring to align each step to client standards
• Coordinating project design construction, and management with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring quality control, project execution and code compliance
• Providing and updating budget estimates and schedules at each project milestone (developing a work plan ensuring to keep projects profitable and on schedule)
• Resolving design and technical issues within the project scope and escalating as needed to ensure project objectives are met
• Reviewing and processing submittals, shop drawings, substitution requests, and addressing RFIs
• Writing documents of change and reviewing contractor pricing
• Preparing owner and consultant contracts with the assistance of the leadership team
• Preparing and presenting to clients and stakeholders
• Managing and mentoring junior staff
• Assist in preparation of proposals
• Business development to help support growth of the practice

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience in a recognized Architectural Technology or Interior Design Technology Program
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• Ability to understand how buildings and interiors are constructed and to create and direct others to assemble technical documents
• Experience with regulatory approval process/building plan check review and permitting
• Strong leadership, organizational, written/verbal communication, and relationship‑management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑motivated and willing to learn
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Highly collaborative and a strong team player

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $84,000-$127,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.