Interior Designer

At Perkins&Will we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance livesto make the world a better more beautiful place. Whether its through a workplace a building or an entire city we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play.

Are you passionate about shaping inspiring spaces and bringing innovative design concepts to life We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer with 810 years of experience and a strong design focus to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the front-end design process from initial concepts and visioning through design development while working across a diverse range of project typologies. Youll have the opportunity to explore projects beyond traditional workplace design including community centres libraries higher education facilities and other integrated architectural projects collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful engaging spaces that positively impact the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design execution and living design.
• Develops and coordinate detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
• Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
• Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
• Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
• Reviews work for accuracy omissions legibility and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews charettes and pin-ups.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentor staff.
• Coordinates effectively with clients partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Licensure/Certification/Education

• LEED GA within 18 months of hireâ
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House
• Has obtained NCIDQ License
• Bachelors degree in interiors architecture or related discipline required

Our Studio

We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work. We are currently working 4 days in studio.

Our package

• A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
• Fitness and transit reimbursement
• Health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP and RRSP Matching
• Paid parental leave
• Salary ranges from $90000-$119000

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume portfolio and cover letter.

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (EEO) which is part of the Companys Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis and without regard to sex race color age national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression gender reassignment citizenship pregnancy or maternity veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national federal provincial or local some cases local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Required Experience:

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