Senior Interior Designer
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Senior Interior Designer - Corporate Commercial
Our client, a well-established commercial interior design firm in Toronto is looking to add a Senior Interior Designer to their team. This is a full-time permanent position and is paying $70-90k as well as a competitive benefits and vacation package. Hybrid work model.
Job/Technical Competence: Ability to execute all Project Lead activities with high level of accuracy and competency for projects of all sizes, scope, and difficulty. Prepare proposals and RFP’s as required, attend sales pitch meetings and promote company services to customers and potential customers. Lead concept development, storytelling, and design direction to ensure projects reflect client vision and expectation Ability to consult clients with regards to Workplace strategies and trends. Be a creative resource within the studio, sharing ideas and concepts. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials, finishes, furnishings and emerging industry innovations to inform design excellence Proven ability to manage and complete multiple projects, priorities and workflows with a high level of accuracy and creativity while managing schedules and client budgets. Thorough understanding of OBC, and a resource on the fire code, building code and barrier-free design. On track to complete BCIN Complex Buildings. Responsible for reviewing all drawings and details produced by team and consultants prior to issuing to client and/or issuing for peer review for both permit and tender. Ability to consistently execute detailed, complete working drawing packages with minimal markups from peer reviews. Conduct peer review of other studio members’ drawings and design solutions.
Execution – Utilization/Realization: Responsible for utilization and realization metrics for team, project profitability, resource allocation, and fee utilxation to ensure financial health of assigned projects Implement internal quality control processes to ensure design accuracy, compliance and consistency across deliverables Adhering to administrative requirements, including timesheets and expenses. Ability to manage workload, project timelines, and deliverables on multiple projects at once, whilst giving guidance, support, and training to team members
Client/Stakeholder Management: High level of customer service, proactive communication, and initiative with clients. Manage client portfolios – Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth and repeat business Prepare proposals and RFPs, lead sales pitch meetings, and promote company services to all clients/potential clients. Ability to predict risks and proactively problem-solve client or internal team conflict, and resolve issues through creative resolutions Implements and complies with all organizational and operating policies and procedures. Initiate or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, enhance the customer experience, and increase customer service and productivity within the design team.
Company Values & Culture: Professionally represent the company internally and externally. Commitment to professional development, and encouragement to other team members Active participation in company events, lunch and learns, and company committees. Ability to lead a team; communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, ownership group, partners, and clients. Work collaboratively with management to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment, while demonstrating strong leadership within the team
Leadership, Teamwork, Mentoring: Foster a positive, inclusive, and solution-oriented team culture, demonstrating leadership through approachability, transparency, and accountability. Delegate tasks effectively across team projects, ensuring workloads, timelines, and deliverables are well managed. Conduct detailed reviews of team drawings and documentation; provide specific direction and follow-up to ensure accuracy and quality. Provide mentorship, training, and constructive feedback to intermediate and junior designers to support their technical, professional, and time management development. Support management in maintaining and reinforcing firm standards, workflows, and quality benchmarks. Demonstrate leadership through adaptability — maintaining calm, solution-oriented focus under pressure or changing project conditions. Contribute to internal knowledge resources by documenting lessons learned, successful approaches, and technical standards Champion new company initiatives, standards, or technology rollouts within project teams Please email your resume to scorneil@recruitmentbydesign.com with the wording “Job #1020, Product Solutions Specialist” in the subject line.
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Senior Interior Designer
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Interior Designer - Corporate Commercial
Our client, a well-established commercial interior design firm in Toronto is looking to add a Senior Interior Designer to their team. This is a full-time permanent position and is paying $70-90k as well as a competitive benefits and vacation package. Hybrid work model.
Job/Technical Competence: Ability to execute all Project Lead activities with high level of accuracy and competency for projects of all sizes, scope, and difficulty. Prepare proposals and RFP’s as required, attend sales pitch meetings and promote company services to customers and potential customers. Lead concept development, storytelling, and design direction to ensure projects reflect client vision and expectation Ability to consult clients with regards to Workplace strategies and trends. Be a creative resource within the studio, sharing ideas and concepts. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials, finishes, furnishings and emerging industry innovations to inform design excellence Proven ability to manage and complete multiple projects, priorities and workflows with a high level of accuracy and creativity while managing schedules and client budgets. Thorough understanding of OBC, and a resource on the fire code, building code and barrier-free design. On track to complete BCIN Complex Buildings. Responsible for reviewing all drawings and details produced by team and consultants prior to issuing to client and/or issuing for peer review for both permit and tender. Ability to consistently execute detailed, complete working drawing packages with minimal markups from peer reviews. Conduct peer review of other studio members’ drawings and design solutions.
Execution – Utilization/Realization: Responsible for utilization and realization metrics for team, project profitability, resource allocation, and fee utilxation to ensure financial health of assigned projects Implement internal quality control processes to ensure design accuracy, compliance and consistency across deliverables Adhering to administrative requirements, including timesheets and expenses. Ability to manage workload, project timelines, and deliverables on multiple projects at once, whilst giving guidance, support, and training to team members
Client/Stakeholder Management: High level of customer service, proactive communication, and initiative with clients. Manage client portfolios – Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth and repeat business Prepare proposals and RFPs, lead sales pitch meetings, and promote company services to all clients/potential clients. Ability to predict risks and proactively problem-solve client or internal team conflict, and resolve issues through creative resolutions Implements and complies with all organizational and operating policies and procedures. Initiate or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, enhance the customer experience, and increase customer service and productivity within the design team.
Company Values & Culture: Professionally represent the company internally and externally. Commitment to professional development, and encouragement to other team members Active participation in company events, lunch and learns, and company committees. Ability to lead a team; communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, ownership group, partners, and clients. Work collaboratively with management to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment, while demonstrating strong leadership within the team
Leadership, Teamwork, Mentoring: Foster a positive, inclusive, and solution-oriented team culture, demonstrating leadership through approachability, transparency, and accountability. Delegate tasks effectively across team projects, ensuring workloads, timelines, and deliverables are well managed. Conduct detailed reviews of team drawings and documentation; provide specific direction and follow-up to ensure accuracy and quality. Provide mentorship, training, and constructive feedback to intermediate and junior designers to support their technical, professional, and time management development. Support management in maintaining and reinforcing firm standards, workflows, and quality benchmarks. Demonstrate leadership through adaptability — maintaining calm, solution-oriented focus under pressure or changing project conditions. Contribute to internal knowledge resources by documenting lessons learned, successful approaches, and technical standards Champion new company initiatives, standards, or technology rollouts within project teams Please email your resume to scorneil@recruitmentbydesign.com with the wording “Job #1020, Product Solutions Specialist” in the subject line.