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Job Title


SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER


Company : Royal Architectural Institute of Canada


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-12-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER TORONTO, ONTARIO $80,000 - $90,000 Annually HYBRID Step into Torontos most high-profile interiors projects and lead the design that everyone will notice. Were on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Designer to lead front-end project delivery for corporate workplace interiors in our Toronto studio. Youll translate client needs into high-energy, innovative design concepts that align with vision and expectations. This leadership role centers on strategy, visioning, and the full creative process from concept through completion, guiding a team of intermediate and junior designers to craft award-winning, custom design solutions. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, youll bring refined design chops, a standout portfolio, and the ability to manage client relationships, resources, and project outcomes with confidence. If youre passionate about corporate workplace design and want to shape bold, high-profile spaces, this is your role. Role responsibilities - Lead and direct design from concept to completion, translating client requirements into forward-thinking, high-energy concepts. - Provide strong front-end leadership on projects, shaping strategy, visioning, and the overall creative process. - Manage and mentor a team of intermediate and junior designers, including day-to-day oversight, budgets, and schedules. - Actively participate in studio resourcing meetings to ensure staffing aligns with project needs. - Maintain continuous liaison with the Partner responsible for assigned projects, ensuring alignment and accountability. - Manage client relationships, navigate concerns, and resolve disputes to maintain momentum and satisfaction. - Share knowledge and mentor others, contributing to knowledge leadership within the studio. - Oversee the completion of permittable drawings, including dialogue with subconsultants. - Assist in sourcing and selecting new Junior and Intermediate staff to strengthen the team. - Communicate work progress and deliverables regularly to senior staff, ensuring proper handover for coverage when needed. - Represent the studio at industry events and participate in firm activities that contribute to culture. - Contribute to industry and firm participation beyond project work, fostering a collaborative and innovative studio environment. - Demonstrate successful completion of the NCIDQ examination. Qualifications - Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate workplace interior design projects. - Exceptional and refined design skills with a portfolio of beautiful, innovative concepts and projects. - Proven leadership experience overseeing project teams, budgets, and schedules. - Strong client management abilities, with experience managing and resolving client concerns. - Experience in producing permittable drawings and coordinating with subconsultants. - Ability to mentor and develop junior/intermediate designers. - Active involvement in industry events and firm culture initiatives. - NCIDQ certification completed. About the role environment - Location: Toronto - Teams collaborate closely on-site to move projects from concept to completion - Hybrid Schedule: WFH Mon & Fri - Our portfolio includes high-profile, landmark interiors that push boundaries and set trends #J-18808-Ljbffr