About The Opportunity

Our client, a well established architectural and interior design firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished design professional with a passion for creating innovative commercial workplace environments while leading multidisciplinary project teams from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

- Lead commercial interior design and workplace projects from concept through construction completion
- Develop creative design solutions that align with client objectives, schedules, and budgets
- Gather, analyze, and document client requirements
- Prepare space plans, design concepts, finish selections, furniture specifications, and presentation materials
- Lead client meetings, presentations, and design workshops
- Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to intermediate and junior designers
- Review design documentation to ensure quality and compliance with company standards
- Prepare and oversee construction documentation and contract administration activities
- Review shop drawings and manage change documentation
- Attend construction site meetings and coordinate with contractors and consultants
- Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports, certificates for payment, and other project documentation
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
- Support business development activities and contribute to securing repeat business
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and project requirements
- Government Furniture Procurement experience preferred
- Contract Administration experience preferred

About You

Education and Training

- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited program or equivalent education recognized by ARIDO
- NCIDQ certification
- Registered member of ARIDO




- LEED AP, WELL AP, and/or Fitwel Ambassador designation would be considered strong assets

Experience

- Minimum of 10 years of commercial interior design experience within a recognized Canadian architecture or interior design firm
- Extensive workplace design experience
- Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept through construction completion
- Strong experience with client presentations, project management, contract administration, and construction documentation
- Experience reviewing shop drawings, managing change orders, and coordinating consultants and contractors
- Solid understanding of furniture systems, finish selections, budgeting, and specifications
- Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Building Code

Technical Skills

- Advanced AutoCAD skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Project
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Experience using SketchUp and Revit is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of construction documentation and detailing
- Excellent space planning and workplace planning skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong understanding of colour theory, materials, finishes, and interior aesthetics
- Advanced knowledge of interior architectural detailing
- Excellent sketching and rendering abilities
- Strong knowledge of furnishings, equipment, and workplace environments
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
- Ability to balance multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Passion for design excellence and collaborative problem solving

About the Job

- Position Type: Permanent
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Compensation: $80,000 to $110,000.00
- Perks: Health, Dental, Vision

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📌 Senior Interior Designer, Commercial Workplace Design - Permanent - 19253 (Ottawa)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Ottawa