Sr. Interior Designer

Sandman Hotel Group; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Extended health and dental benefits

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Perks and discounts

Job summary

Northland Properties in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with extensive hospitality design experience to lead hotel and restaurant projects. The role includes mentoring design teams, advancing active build and renovation work, and ensuring compliance with codes and Northland standards.

You will collaborate across Architecture, Procurement, Construction, and Operations, develop concepts and schematics, produce design plans, FF&E specs, and deliver executive presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design required.
• 7–10 years of progressive interior design experience focused on hospitality (hotels/restaurants).
• Knowledge of Canadian/US Building Codes, Fire & Safety, ACA, and ADA for hospitality design.
• Proven ability to develop detailed interior design and construction drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide design team members.
• Lead design development for active new-build and renovation projects.
• Ensure designs align with local, national, and international codes and Northland standards.
• Develop concepts and schematics: visualization, space planning, FF&E selection, supplier resourcing, and presentations.
• Lead and collaborate on comprehensive Interior Design Plan Sets and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Manage project administration and meetings; support growth of the design culture.

Skills

Interior design

Project leadership

Portfolio development

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft 365

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

At Northland Properties, we’re on a mission to build spaces where people come together. We believe in thinking differently, sparking connections, and building strong relationships. We challenge the status quo by partnering our design, construction, and operations groups to create beautifully designed structures and interior spaces, shaped by a deep understanding of context and culture, enhancing how people interact with their environment. We just happen to provide great places to sleep and eat!

Want to come and work with us?

We’re looking for a Senior Interior Designer who shares our passion for bringing people together. The role requires extensive experience in interior design for hotels and restaurants, combined with strong project leadership and mentoring abilities.

Working closely with our owners and leadership group, our Senior Interior Designer will:

• Mentor and guide design team members
• Lead design development for active ‘new build’ and ‘renovation’ projects
• Monitor design projects for alignment to local, national, and international codes, and to Northland Properties standards.
• Lead and guide development of design concepts and schematics, including:
  • Interior space visualization, concept development, and rendering
  • Space and furniture plan programming
  • FF&E selection, specification, and documentation
  • Supplier resourcing
  • Visual presentation development
  • Owner and Executive Management presentations
• Lead and support the development of comprehensive Interior Design Plan Sets
• Collaborate with internal project teams on progressive development of architectural design, interior design, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and project reports.
• Coordinate integration of interior design deliverables across all in-house disciplines, including Architecture, Procurement, Construction, and Operations.
• Manage project administration, coordinate project meetings, and facilitate communication.
• Lead department initiatives in support of the growth and development of our culture
• Additional responsibilities, aligned to typical interior design development at a senior level for new build and renovation projects in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other residential/commercial property types

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, or a related discipline
• 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in interior design, with a focus on hospitality design for hotels and restaurants
• Knowledge of Canadian and US Building Codes, Fire and Safety Codes, the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and the American Disabilities Act (ADA), as related to hospitality interior design
• Proven experience developing detailed interior design and construction drawing packages, with a strong technical background
• Experience leading and/or managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong ability to meet deadlines
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing large-scale hospitality projects
• Proficiency in interior design software, including AutoCAD and Revit
• General software proficiency in the Microsoft 365 platform, including Planner / Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Compensation & Benefits

Northlands compensation offerings are grounded in a philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Our typical hiring range for this position is from $75,000 - $95,000 annually, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Other Components Of Our Total Rewards Offerings Include

• Support of career development
• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Saving and retirement plan matching
• Generous perks and discounts

In-person collaboration and connection are important to our culture. Work is performed in our Vancouver office, at least 4 days per week.

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.

At Northland Properties Corporation (NPC), we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/ (opens in a new tab).

NPC uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. NPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. NPC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email [e-mail]. NPC takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.