Senior Interior Designer, Toronto
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Client
- Senior
- Type
- Interior Designer
BDP Quadrangle is seeking a capable and talented detail-oriented senior interior designer with a minimum of ten years of experience working in a design practice. We are looking for original thinkers who live for fresh ideas, love building and understand how to execute a high-level design language. All candidates must have a solid understanding of building construction and experience carrying the design through all phases and into construction.
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Overview of the role and responsibilities
Candidates should understand that successful design is collaboration and not a solitary pursuit; they should be looking for a studio that needs people who excel at each stage of the design process on large projects, from high-level concept to design continuity and detailing, and be looking for opportunities to mentor, motivate and contribute to our studio.
This role would be working directly with the Design Director to develop design concepts and the preparation of presentation packages and materials. Assisting in the development of design details, while ensuring they are communicated throughout the project. Upon approval of the design, the senior designer will see through the completion of the construction drawings and details, carrying through the design intent.
- Maintain a high level of design thinking and execution
- Lead and oversee the coordination of external consultants
- Manage project resources, team time and deadlines to meet deliverables
- Ensure a high level of design production, including data gathering, space planning and production of construction drawing tasks
- Manage project fees and budgets
- Maintain client relationships
- Delegate, lead and teach others
- Strong understanding of individual responsibilities on a construction site
- Understanding of industry changes, trends, and growths, and demonstrates an interest in continuing education specific to industry needs
- Demonstrates an excellent understanding of materiality and appropriateness of products and finishes for intended use
- Actively aids in building and strengthening team through both social and active recruiting methods.
About you
- Approximately ten years + of related industry experience
- Must have an Interior Design degree or diploma
- Actively pursuing, or has obtained, a professional designations such as NCIDQ, LEED or WELL or others
- Strong knowledge of building science, construction methods and detailing
- Excellent design and visual communication skills
- Critical thinking, effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to mentor and train intermediate and junior level staff
- Strong organisational skills demonstrated through information management and communication of tasks, schedules and documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
About BDP Quadrangle
Founded in 1986, BDP Quadrangle is one of Canada’s leading architecture, design and urbanism practices. We design for the full spectrum of the built environment including mixed-use, residential, workplace, retail, transit, media, education and health.
We’re incredibly proud of the work we do, which is reflected in our diverse project portfolio. We’ve been dedicated to building a reputation that allows us to work with the best clients in the industry, from innovative entrepreneurs to major players across industries.
In 2020, our 220+ person, Toronto-based studio became the North American headquarters of BDP, a major global interdisciplinary design practice with locations across four continents. Together, we are inspired to create places that foster wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable futures at home and around the world.
We’re always looking to grow our studio alongside people who share our passion for innovation and design and who want be part of a culture that fosters wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable futures. We’re proud to be able to offer outstanding career opportunities, along with a mentorship program to develop your professional skills and to grow within the firm.
To apply
Send us your résumé at: careers@bdpquadrangle.com
If you have examples of previous work you would like to share, please include that but this is not necessary.
BDP Quadrangle is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices by accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.