Company Overview

Novell Design Build is a Metro Vancouver design-build firm. We design and build new custom homes and renovations. We're looking for an intermediate Residential Interior Designer to join our team centred around thoughtful solutions and meaningful spaces.

Summary

As an Intermediate Residential Interior Designer, you’ll contribute to residential design projects from concept through detailed design. Your impact: Thoughtful, well-resolved interiors help homeowners enjoy spaces that better support their needs and daily lives.

Core Responsibilities

- Design and drafting: Translate concept designs, floor plans, elevations, and other permit and interior design drawing sets for residential renovation and new-build projects, using Vectorworks (preferred) or other design software.
- Product and material research and selection: Research and select products and materials, maintain our materials library and files, meet with product reps, and share inspiration and the latest industry news with the team.
- Client and team collaboration: Assist senior staff with client presentations and collaboration with sub-trades, subconsultants, and other subject matter experts, and support the team across a wide range of design-build activities.

Additional Responsibilities

- Assist with estimating project costs from a design selections perspective
- Assist with the development and organization of our product and vendor libraries
- Learn to evaluate projects from a zoning, code, and/or building performance perspective
- Learn to flex different design muscles in response to the client's vision
- Maintain positive working relationships with our sub-trades, suppliers, and clients

Required Experience & Skillset

- Minimum 2-3 years of applicable job experience




- A design-related post-secondary degree or diploma
- Vectorworks preferred; alternatively, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar
- Strong written and oral English communication skills

Valued Skillset

- Working cooperatively and productively within a team
- Reading, interpreting, and creating CAD drawings, specifications, millwork packages, and other construction documents
- Researching, curating, and sourcing design selections
- Communicating with a thoughtful, positive, and professional demeanour
- Organizing work with a high level of detail
- Prioritizing tasks and working independently
- Growing proficient residential construction knowledge (BC Building Code knowledge is an asset)

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will:

- Be passionate about the craftsmanship of designing and building a beautiful home, and about work that is thoughtfully done
- Curious and engaged, looking to lift up and positively contribute to the team around you
- Safeguard the company by working proactively to avoid errors and thoughtfully navigating the project path ahead with the company's projections in mind
- Be business-oriented, with an understanding of how to bring value to clients through efficient and profitable means
- Be willing to learn and be challenged, with an eye toward continual improvement
- Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Portfolio Required

A digital portfolio must be submitted with your application. Applications without a portfolio PDF or a link to an online portfolio will not be considered.

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Advantages:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- related design: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Intermediate Residential Interior Designer (Fairview)
🏢 Novell Design Build
📍 Fairview