Sr. Interior Designer — Team Lead

SGH Design Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round summer hours

Vacation & personal time

Bi-weekly SGH team lunches

Bi-weekly supplier lunch & learns

Annual performance & career mentorship

Job summary

SGH Design Partners in Toronto is seeking a Team Lead, Interior Designer, Workplace to lead and mentor a design team, translating concept into working drawings across all project phases from pre-design to construction.

The role requires extensive experience in corporate workplace design, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite, and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality design solutions within a busy studio environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years design experience within the local industry.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• NCIDQ Certification; professional designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft 365.
• Experience in corporate workplace design; hospitality experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to design dialogue across project phases and teams.
• Apply knowledge of workplace design trends, visioning, and culture-driven design strategies.
• Lead projects of mid to large scale and manage client communications.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and presentations as required.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.

Skills

Workplace design trends

Team leadership

Visualization & concept development

Problem-solving & time management

Knowledge sharing & SGH standards

Local building codes & accessibility

Sustainable design principles (LEED,),

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Outlook & Microsoft 365

Job description

*CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN CANADA AND BE A RESIDENT OF CANADA*

SGH Design Partners is looking for a talented full time Team Lead, Interior Designer, Workplace to join our Toronto studio.

Location: 366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto M5V 1R9

Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

About Us

SGH Design Partners is a national Canadian interior design firm, proudly entering our 39 th year of design excellence. We believe in the power of thoughtful design to elevate the way people work, connect, and thrive.

With studios in Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax, our team brings a national perspective and local expertise to every workplace project we undertake. Our studios operate as in-studio creative and collaborative environments. At SGH, you will join a team of curious and talented designers focused on corporate workplace design, along with an expanding portfolio in hospitality and multi family residential projects.

The Position

As Team Lead, you will play a key role in collaborating with the project team to ensure design intent is translated into working drawings and documentation across all project phases, from pre-design through project close out. You will collaborate directly with one or more of our partners, ensuring a high level of engagement, accountability, and design leadership throughout each project.

What You Bring

• Understanding of workplace design trends
• Demonstrated success in managing teams and delivering workplace projects
• Strong visualization and concept development skills, with the ability to translate design concepts into clear, detailed design solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and alignment with SGH delivery standards
• Familiar with local building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainable design frameworks
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, etc.)

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Technology or related discipline
• Minimum of 15+ years design experience within the local industry
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• NCIDQ Certification required; has professional designation, additional professional designations are beneficial
• Strong knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft 365
• Experience in corporate workplace design or commercial sectors; hospitality experience is beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to design dialogue across project phases and teams
• Apply knowledge of workplace design trends, visioning, and culture-driven design strategies
• Lead projects of mid (10,000 sf) to large (50,000 +) scale and complexity

Project administration on projects from start up to completion including but not limited to:

• Client communication
• Prepare and review project design budgets and schedules
• Coordinate internal staffing requirements to meet project milestones
• Manage project fees, budgets, hours, etc., to complete tasks related to design scope of work
• Liase with internal management locally and nationally to resource staffing and project requirements
• Review and approve consultant invoices
• Plan and facilitate visioning sessions; document and analyze outcomes
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and client presentations when required
• Review and coordinate drawings and documentation internally and with engineering consultants
• Ensure drawings comply with building codes and accessibility requirements
• Guide projects from pre-lease through concept, design development, and construction
• Lead concept development and oversee design direction with project teams
• Supervise preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Manage tender processes, including documentation and tender analysis
• Oversee construction administration including site visits, change notices, site instructions, and certificates for payment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Participate in industry and SGH design events
• Maintain personal project time logs using Ajera
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development, including performance feedback and project scheduling coordination
• Year round summer hours
• Vacation & personal time
• Bi-weekly SGH team lunches
• Bi-weekly supplier lunch & learns
• Annual performance & career development mentorship

Why SGH?

We’re a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and creative thinking. Join us and be part of a studio that values design excellence, professional growth, and a collaborative studio culture. We’re building a team that’s eager to grow, contribute, and evolve together.

Visit our website www.sghdp.com and or follow us on our social media platforms to learn more about SGH.