Senior Interior Designer

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

TORONTO, ONTARIO

$80,000 - $90,000 Annually

HYBRID

Step into Toronto’s most high-profile interiors projects and lead the design that everyone will notice.

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Designer to lead front-end project delivery for corporate workplace interiors in our Toronto studio. You’ll translate client needs into high-energy, innovative design concepts that align with vision and expectations. This leadership role centers on strategy, visioning, and the full creative process from concept through completion, guiding a team of intermediate and junior designers to craft award-winning, custom design solutions. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, you’ll bring refined design chops, a standout portfolio, and the ability to manage client relationships, resources, and project outcomes with confidence. If you’re passionate about corporate workplace design and want to shape bold, high-profile spaces, this is your role.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and direct design from concept to completion, translating client requirements into forward-thinking, high-energy concepts.
• Provide strong front-end leadership on projects, shaping strategy, visioning, and the overall creative process.
• Manage and mentor a team of intermediate and junior designers, including day-to-day oversight, budgets, and schedules.
• Actively participate in studio resourcing meetings to ensure staffing aligns with project needs.
• Maintain continuous liaison with the Partner responsible for assigned projects, ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Manage client relationships, navigate concerns, and resolve disputes to maintain momentum and satisfaction.
• Share knowledge and mentor others, contributing to knowledge leadership within the studio.
• Oversee the completion of permittable drawings, including dialogue with subconsultants.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting new Junior and Intermediate staff to strengthen the team.
• Communicate work progress and deliverables regularly to senior staff, ensuring proper handover for coverage when needed.
• Represent the studio at industry events and participate in firm activities that contribute to culture.
• Contribute to industry and firm participation beyond project work, fostering a collaborative and innovative studio environment.
• Demonstrate successful completion of the NCIDQ examination.

Qualifications

About the role environment

DMC Recruitment uses a CRM system that includes AI-assisted screening and summary. However a human consultant makes the final decision on the suitability of every candidate for every role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.