Interior Designer

• Location: Langley, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #11620
• Salary: CA$80,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently looking for an Interior Designer to join one of our clients, a company that dives into real estate, development, and private equity.

Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Interior Designer has a range of responsibilities, including (but not limited to) space planning, finish selections, initiating and/or developing working drawings (CAD), pricing, as well as small project management.

The portfolio of properties includes commercial buildings, rental buildings and seniors housing

You will be highly creative with a strong collaborative sensibility and a commitment to team-based design excellence.  You have highly developed interpersonal & communication skills and an ability to build lasting (internal & external) client relationships and can communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders.
The role is a full-time, in office position based at our corporate offices in Langley, BC.  The Interior Designer is expected to travel to and work from sites and the head office downtown Vancouver as required.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the accurate and timely translation of the Interior Design directives from the Director of Construction and others into schematic and design development packages.

• Develop conceptual space plans for test fit and schematic design purposes
• Coordination of schedule and budget (in collaboration with the Project Manager)
• Participate and/or lead the production of construction documentation (primarily in AutoCAD, Revit and/or SketchUp platforms), including presentations.
• Proven capacity to coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives and participate in construction administration.
• Site coordination and deficiencies inspections (with the Project Manager)

Qualifications:  

• An Interior Design Diploma from a recognized institution (e.g. BCIT, KPU)
• 2 or more years experience in commercial interior design.
• General Knowledge of the BC Building Code
• Knowledge of standard construction practices
• Demonstrable understanding of construction drawings and millwork packages
• Experience with space planning and finish selections and working drawings
• Demonstrable skills in AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp technologies
• Demonstrable skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience with/knowledge of the different types of care environments; specifically, how finishes/furnishings/care delivery impact resident experience.
• Some experience with/knowledge of differing facets of seniors’ health (i.e. dementia) preferred.
• Highly developed written/oral communication skills
• Good work ethic and self-motivation
• Proven deadline and project management abilities
• Team player

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About MatchBox
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration
We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com