Senior Interior Designer - Workplace/Commercial Projects

Arcadis; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to manage commercial projects and deliver innovative workplace environments. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and strong leadership skills. You will oversee projects, engage with clients, and contribute to business development efforts. This role offers an opportunity to lead a talented team and foster a culture of design excellence. The position is based in the Ottawa area, and offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive commercial interior design experience.
• Experience managing interior design projects from start to finish.
• Conceptual design expertise and strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior design projects with minimal supervision.
• Lead design and execution of workplace and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure design excellence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Design innovation

Education

CIDA-accredited Degree/Diploma in Interior Design

Registration as an Interior Designer with ARIDO

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Interior Designer – Workplace / Commercial Projects

Location: Ottawa Area

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a passion for crafting innovative and inspiring workplace environments, as well as expertise in commercial and other sectors. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects and collaborate with a dynamic team in a growing market.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will take ownership of projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision. You will engage directly with clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life while delivering exceptional results. The ideal candidate thrives in both independent and team settings, demonstrating strong leadership and problem‑solving skills.

In addition to project delivery, you will play an active role in business development, building relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive new opportunities. Your enthusiasm for growth and leadership will also contribute to mentoring and expanding our talented team in Ottawa.

If this is your next step in your career path, please apply today with a resume as well as an amazing portfolio!

Role Accountabilities

• Manage the interior design component of concurrent projects
• Lead the design and execution of workplace and commercial projects for all aspects of delivery, including coordination of design, production, contract administration, and financials
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand their needs, present creative solutions, and ensure design excellence
• Manage projects independently, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Be actively involved with consultants for procurement, coordination, and management
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and expanding our presence in the market
• Inspire, mentor, and support the local team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive commercial interior design experience
• CIDA‑accredited Degree/Diploma in Interior Design and registration as an Interior Designer with ARIDO
• Experience managing interior design projects from start to finish
• Conceptual design expertise, strong technical knowledge, knowledge of furniture systems, and construction administration experience
• Proven leadership skills, including design leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Design excellence and design leadership skills
• Proficiency in Revit (must have), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Passion for design innovation, business development, and team growth
• Highly motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark in your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. 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.

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