We are looking for
an intermediate interior designer
to join our team!
___Commitment: 4 days per week, Fridays off
Pay: Negotiable based on experience
We are seeking a creative, organized, upbeat, midcentury-loving Intermediate Interior Designer to join our design team. Our ideal candidate has spent a minimum of 3 years in the interior design industry and possesses a strong foundation in AutoCAD and 3D rendering.
Please note we are currently not hiring for remote workers or junior designers, and those applications will not be considered.
Job Duties:
- Work alongside principal designer on projects from concept to completion, including predesign, design development, contract documents, and contract administration / construction management
- Complete site measures and produce full as-built drawings
- Procurement of furniture, décor, and job materials, including purchasing, invoicing, and coordination of shipping, delivery, warehousing, and returns
- Produce AutoCAD drawing sets for both residential and commercial projects, including as-built drawings, demolition plans, floor plans, lighting plans, finish plans, interior elevations, millwork detailing, etc.
- Create 2D and 3D renderings using Photoshop and SketchUp
- Specification of finishes, fixtures, furniture, and decor, and creation of project presentation and specification packages
- Ongoing correspondence with clients, contractors, trades, and vendors
- General administrative duties including material library updates, marketing, sample pick ups / drop offs, etc.
Requirements:
- Currently located in Calgary, Alberta
- A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited institution
- Access to a vehicle and a valid Driver's License
- Strong technical skills in AutoCAD and a comprehensive understanding of drawing package standards, requirements, and specifications
- Intermediate (or higher) proficiency in SketchUp
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage and coordinate numerous projects and tasks at one time
- Proactive and self-motivated
- A love for unique, colourful, and retro-inspired designs
Preference given to applicants with:
- Experience with furniture procurement, ordering, and tracking
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
What We Offer:
- A collaborative small-studio environment where you play an active role in both the creative and operational sides of an interior design business
- Direct mentoring from a senior designer with 15 years experience
- An office in vibrant Bridgeland with on-site parking (and you can bring your dog!)
- Flexible schedule
- Health/dental spending account (available after probationary period)
- Fridays off
Please note that AutoCAD is a required skill for this position. Applications without this knowledge will not be considered.
Please submit your resume to suzanne@studiofelix.ca. We thank all interested candidates, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.