Busy architectural office is looking for a Junior Interior Designer to join our team.

We have a number of high tech/biotech private sector and institutional clients, and currently have projects for various health authorities and many different post-secondary institutions in Canada and the United States, as well as various projects for all levels of government.

40 hours per week – full-time, permanent. Note that this position is fully in-office (no remote work).

Responsibilities include:

- Independently creating full design concepts for projects based on Principal/Project Managers’ design vision
- Developing drawings, including floor plans, elevations, millworks drawings, 3D models, renderings, and detail drawings
- General research and product sourcing
- Researching new products and materials
- Creating material boards
- Preparation for client presentations by creating mood boards, floorplans, drawings and elevations
- Following up with vendors on lead times and quotes
- Organizing and overseeing samples library
- Typing and organizing meeting notes, project status reports, deliverables, etc.
- Maintaining organized client binders
- Reading architectural plans and producing scaled sketches, drawings and room layouts.
- Help prepare architectural specifications.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Degree in interior design, or equivalent work experience
- 1-2 years of commercial design experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Rendering skills (Sketchup & Lumion skills are a plus)
- Proficiency in AutoCad & Revit - ability to develop floorplans and elevations, millwork details
- Strong communication skills and efficiency when responding to emails
- Knowledge on how to reach out to vendors and suppliers.



Knowledge on industry brands is an asset.
- Experience selecting and specifying lighting, furnishings, hardware, floor/window coverings, materials and finishes.
- Experience with quotes, proposals, budgets, purchase orders and the purchasing process
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines and is eager to learn and grow with the firm
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, creative, open office environment.
- A positive, friendly, qualified attitude and a good sense of humor.

We offer:

- An international team, supportive of diversity, including a long-standing ratio of minimum 50% women/men in the studio.
- Strong hands-on partner leadership and mentorship.
- Competitive salaries renewed annually along with cost of living increase considerations.
- Open concept work environment, close to transit.
- A LEED® office environment, including bike and gym facilities.
- LEED® accreditation recognition.
- For employees who have been with the firm more than 1 year, financial support for professional development and registration.

Salary to commensurate with experience and education level (in range of $23-$25 per hour). Please provide the following to [email protected]:

- Cover Letter indicating interest in the position (PDF)
- Resume (PDF)
- Portfolio (PDF) – max. 10 pages
- Salary expectations
- Current Work Visa status and dates of such, or confirmation that you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

No phone calls, please. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Interior Designer (Vancouver)
🏢 Chernoff Thompson Architects
📍 Vancouver