Senior Interior Designer - Correctional Facilities

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Ottawa, ON (Hybrid Role - Home / Office)

Company : An award-winning architectural practice with a history spanning over 80 years, specializing in institutional architectural services across Canada and internationally.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer with a demonstrated track record in working on correctional facilities, along with experience in healthcare and laboratories / laboratories as a valuable asset, to join our Ottawa office. This is a hybrid role that combines your expertise in interior design with a focus on correctional facilities while also drawing upon your knowledge in healthcare and laboratory design. You'll have the flexibility to work both from home and the office.

Responsibilities :

Correctional Facility Expertise : Leverage your extensive experience in designing correctional facilities to develop interior design concepts that prioritize safety, functionality, and rehabilitation.

Healthcare and Laboratory Design : Apply your knowledge of healthcare and laboratory design principles to enhance projects where relevant.

Design Excellence : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create interior design solutions that align with the company's reputation for excellence and innovation.

Client Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs and translating them into interior design strategies.

Compliance and Regulations : Ensure all interior designs meet relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations, with a focus on security and human-centered design principles.

Project Management : Oversee interior design projects from conception to completion, including budget management and project timelines.

Team Leadership : Mentor and guide junior designers while fostering a collaborative and creative working environment.

Qualifications :

Experience : Minimum of 8 years of professional interior design experience, with a focus on correctional facilities, along with experience in healthcare and laboratories / laboratories.

Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or a related field.

Certification : Professional interior design certification (e.g., NCIDQ) preferred.

Software Proficiency : Proficient in Revit and other industry-standard design software.

Creativity : Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.

Communication : Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Client-Focused : A commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations.

Team Player : Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Portfolio : A portfolio showcasing relevant interior design projects, highlighting your expertise in correctional facilities, healthcare, and laboratory design.

If you are a talented Senior Interior Designer with a passion for creating innovative and practical interior spaces for correctional facilities, healthcare, and laboratories, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our legacy of design excellence in the institutional sector.

Note : All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We are an equal opportunity employer.