Interior Designer

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #11499
• Salary: CA$100,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently looking for an Interior Designer to join one of our clients. The company is one of the largest integrated development, design and construction firms in Western Canada, providing solutions to clients in the Industrial, Institutional, Building Renewal, Commercial, Retail and Residential sectors.  In an industry driven by traditional market practices, they focus on innovation, service integration and technology to create efficiencies and savings.

The Interior Designer will be responsible for leading the design development (drawings, design documents, reports) and management of projects through all phases of design and construction. This role provides a strong compensation package and opportunities to grow in the interior design field.  

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for design at all phases of a project, including programming, space planning and furniture planning 
• Selection and research of finishes, materials, and FF+E specification and coordination 
• Prepare design concepts
• Lead user group/functional planning sessions with the client and internal design team
• Coordinate drawings with in-house and external consultants (e.g. structural, mechanical, electrical and code consultants), as required
• Oversee quality of design and technical assignments (including drawings standards and building code review and application)
• Conduct Shop drawing reviews and site visits as well as prepare supplementary instructions, contemplated change notices, change orders and certificates for payment as required
• Lead contract administration coordination and resolve issues that arise during construction as required
• Regularly monitors consulting fee budget against Job Opening Form  and coordinates monthly invoicing
• Leads co-ordination meetings and assigns tasks to project team members
• Leads project team members and external consultants in order to achieve project budget and schedule objectives
• Coach project team members and junior interior design team members
• Where appropriate assist with business development (Proposal qualification and writing, client meetings and presentations)
• Develops an understanding of the client’s facility needs (functional, technical and aesthetic)
• Establish and maintain the primary client contact for the duration of the project
• Professional aptitude builds client trust through a blend of creativity and technical insight across all project phases.

Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of experience in workplace, industrial, institutional, retail, and/or residential projects with a strong understanding of a minimum of one of these markets
• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Interior Design program
• Proficient in Revit
• Active member of IDIBC with NCIDQ qualification
• LEED or WELL Accreditation is an asset

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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