Job Description
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER TORONTO, ONTARIO $80,000 - $90,000 Annually HYBRID
Step into Toronto’s most high-profile interiors projects and lead the design that everyone will notice.
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Designer to lead front-end project delivery for corporate workplace interiors in our Toronto studio. You’ll 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, you’ll bring refined design chops, a standout portfolio, and the ability to manage client relationships, resources, and project outcomes with confidence. If you’re 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
DMC Recruitment uses a CRM system that includes AI-assisted screening and summary. However a human consultant makes the final decision on the suitability of every candidate for every role. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Job Tags
Work from home, Monday to friday,