Senior Designer

Reports To: Project Manager, Design Director and Principal in Charge

Amount of Travel Required: 25-40%

Positions Supervised: Project Designer and Associate Designer

POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as an interior design team member under the Design Director and Project Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings or equipment and color coordination

Knowledge of local material resources preferred

Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finished samples

Support business development and marketing efforts when needed

Proven experience in FF&E design development and documentation

Outstanding graphic presentation skills

Works with Design Director and client to develop schematic FF&E design based on project criteria, program and budget

Participates in presentation and ensures format is compatible with office and client standards

Develops and maintain FF&E budget

Serves as principal contact with purchasing agent Review sample, strike-offs, etc. for compliance with specifications and design intent

Directs and reviews furniture plans for content and accuracy and insures that they fully coordinated with architectural, electrical, RCP and lighting plans and other consultants' drawings

Coordinates presentation of artwork

Coordinates FF&E installation with all parties involved

Works with Project Designer and Project Manager throughout the project to help formulate staff utilization/work plan, task assignments and allocation fees

Knowledgeable about contractual responsibilities as it relates to the scope of work

Produce and coordinate finish schedule

Direct education of Associate Designer staff and Interns in office standards and policy

Make task assignments to Assistant Designers Allocate and adjust budget amounts in coordination with client and Design Director

Review and modify if necessary all specifications

Develops schematic design from established project program and client needs

Translates schematic design into design development drawings for use by production staff

Helps Design Director maintain continuity of design intent through construction documentation

Participates in presentations as needed Assists in coordination of interior architectural documents with work of consultants and architects

Prepares interior architectural specifications

Coordinates staff utilization/ work planning and budget requirements with Design Director and Project Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Accountability – Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.

This competency asks the question "How do you look at responsibility for your work?"

Active Listening- Active listening looks at the extent to which an individual actively attends to, conveys, and understands the comments and questions of others.

This competency asks the question "How well do you really hear and understand what others are saying?"

Initiative- Initiative looks at the ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.

This competency asks the question "How confident are you in making decisions on the basis of your own initiative?"

Judgment – The skill of judgment looks at the ability of the individual to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information.

This competency asks the question "How do you make decisions?"

Interpersonal – Interpersonal skills look at the ability of the individual to develop and maintain relationships with others.

This competency asks the question "How effectively do you relate with others?"

Time Management- Time management skills look at the ability of the individual to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.

This competency asks the question "How efficient and productive are you in the utilization of available working time?"

Communication – Communication is the ability to convey info, written and oral in a clear and concise manner.

Does employee use active listening skills with an interest to understand others?

Attitude – Is a cooperative member of the team. Possess a positive, helpful attitude. Does the employee respond to an emergency request for assistance?

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)

Experience: 7 + years of experience in Architecture or Design

Other Requirements: Experience in the Hospitality industry. Fluent in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and writing custom specifications.

To Apply: Email CV and Portfolio to or fill out the application form in the next tab.

Department: Execution Team

Job Type: Regular

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Project Manager

Amount of Travel Required: 10%

Positions Supervised: Site Supervisors, Foremen, Labour

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will manage, organize, and coordinate all related activities and stakeholders to successfully execute fit-out projects.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Have a passion for Interior Design.

Meet with clients to determine relevant factors that affect the planning and execution of projects.

Coordinate execution of design intent into the construction documentation, specifications, and throughout construction administration.

Manage project timelines, schedules, resources, and project budget.

Understanding of how buildings are constructed and the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done.

Resolve technical/design issues and provides guidance to team and consultants.

Participate in team discussions on technical and other project-related issues.

Prepare and ensure accuracy of technical documents.

Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants.

Provides technical support to Design project team members which may include basic and difficult detailed documents.

Review detailed shop drawings and construction plans.

Participates in field observations to monitor the construction process.

Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI

Maintain the project manual and specifications.

Specifications Responsibilities:

Knowledge of building codes, structures, and materials standards.

Self-starter in terms of research and follow-through.

Function as a technical resource.

Stay current on product development, new materials, code changes and industry trends.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting self in accordance with professional practice standards.

Adheres to firm and project goals of excellence in design and execution.

Coordination of multiple projects simultaneously.

Coordinates with Consultants

Performs within constraints of project budgets and schedules.

Be involved with coordinating contractors, consultants, and vendor assignments

Responsible for the completion of the execution for the full package and design plans.

Meet customer's needs, budget within established project site schedule.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Fit-Out

Other Requirements: Experience in the Hospitality industry is a plus.

To Apply: Email CV to or fill out the application form in the next tab.

Department: Interior Design

Job Type: Regular

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Design Manager

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Work closely with the Interior Design team for the preparation of 3D visualisation.

Understand the concepts and initial design intent, and apply this into a graphic representation

Read and accurately interpret architectural illustrations, 2D CAD files, or other 3D modeling data, as specified within projects and realizing those designs as compelling imagery

Efficient modeling and converting of data sets from CAD or other 3D modeling packages

Prepare 3D white model with preliminary cameras and lighting setup

Setup the realistic materials

Produce 3D visual images for interior architectural design presentations on a variety of project types including hotel, restaurant, residential and commercial interiors

Make the alterative changes based on designers' reviews and comments

Post render work in Photoshop for final adjustments, compositing, finishing, and retouching

Development of a software library suitable for interior rendering needs and applications

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience

Bachelors degree in 3D Design / Graphic Design

Technical Diploma from a recognized and accredited Institution.

A graphic background or similar certification/training would be desirable.

Must be an expert in use of software: 3Ds Max / Maya / Vray / AutoCAD / E-on Vue, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and any other graphic or rendering software. It is also required to have a working knowledge of other software and CAD packages related to the function.

Must be fully conversant in using and creating modeling from architectural plans, sketches, and elevations, and have knowledge of related visualisation and photorealistic rendering techniques.

All candidates must submit their portfolio of recently completed Interior Renders.

To Apply: Email CV and Portfolio to or fill out the application form in the next tab.