About this role
We’re currently looking for an Intermediate Interior Designer to join our Toronto studio. As a successful candidate, you have a keen eye for design, push the boundaries, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
How you'll make a difference:
- Contribute to client and user engagement, visioning and functional programming to understand project needs and inform the design.
- Develop interior design concepts, space plans, material palettes and details that respond to each project’s vision, users and operational requirements.
- Prepare compelling presentations, including material boards, renderings, and 2D and 3D design drawings, to communicate ideas to clients and project teams.
- Develop coordinated drawings, schedules and specifications from schematic design through construction documents.
- Collaborate with architecture, engineering and other disciplines to integrate interior design throughout the project.
- Select and specify materials, finishes, furniture and equipment, and prepare furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) documentation.
- Apply building code, accessibility and project requirements to support safe, inclusive and functional environments.
- Support construction administration through shop drawing and submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, site visits and field reviews.
- Participate in deficiency reviews and furniture installation reviews to support the successful completion of projects.
Who you are:
- An interior designer with 5–8 years of relevant experience, including work on institutional projects such as post-secondary, civic or healthcare facilities.
- A graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in interior design or a related field (NCIDQ certification is an asset).
- A thoughtful designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, space planning, material selection and attention to detail.
- Experienced in developing technical drawings and coordinating interior design within large, complex buildings.
- Proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in 3D modelling and visualization (Blender, SketchUp or Rhino experience is an asset).
- Able to translate a design vision into thoughtful, functional spaces and well-resolved details.
- Attentive and thorough, with a commitment to coordinated documentation and quality project delivery.
- Interested in universal design, sustainability and the relationship between the built environment and wellbeing.
- A dependable collaborator who takes ownership of your work, communicates priorities and challenges, and contributes to shared project goals.
- Comfortable building relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues through listening, clear communication and follow-through.
- Generous in sharing knowledge, receptive to feedback and motivated to grow within a supportive team.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.
Perks & Benefits
Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.
Professional Development
DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.
At DIALOG, we believe compensation should reflect the unique talent each person brings to our team. We look at annual market data to understand how different roles are compensated in our industry, but we also recognize that your experience, skills, location, and the impact you make all play a part in shaping your total rewards. Because of this, final offers may differ from the ranges listed - we want to make sure everyone is recognized in a manner that is fair, competitive, and true to the value they bring.