Interior Designer – Healthcare

As a leading Canadian architectural practice, Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria, we offer full architectural and interior design services.

Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection, our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to, consider, and build on each other’s ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.

Our award-winning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic, healthcare, residential, mixed-use, commercial, cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice, we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative, passionate, and forward-thinking approaches to join our dynamic team.

What we are seeking

Zeidler is seeking to hire an Interior Designer with strong healthcare experience and a proven track record of success. You will be proficient in managing personal project-level work with greater complexity and less supervision. Having the ability to share design/technical ideas, communicate ideas clearly, develop models, and present unique design/technical solutions is essential. With increasing seniority, an Interior Designer will become greater at managing small project teams and supporting more junior staff through teaching and giving effective feedback. To be successful in this role, you will be able to communicate well with clients and other professionals, work effectively in a team setting and readily adapt as changes need to be made. Duties include:

• Working with senior staff to develop design concepts and translate them into design documents during project phases.
• Working with senior staff to develop space/furnishing plans, design details and finish selections to support conceptual design.
• Collaborating on client presentations and presenting design concepts and drawings.
• Providing instruction on specific design objectives, complex features and solutions.
• Attending site meetings, performing shop drawing review and providing contract administrative support as required.
• Working primarily with the Interiors team and having the ability to work with an integrated internal Architectural/Interior team as required.
• Possessing working knowledge of building code and preparing preliminary building code analysis.
• Managing and coordinating consultants.
• Being supportive and invaluable to team members by taking personal responsibility and looking to mentor and help more junior team members.
• Actively embodying the culture of the firm by applying its values, actions and behavior in daily practice.
• Demonstrating effective communication by going through appropriate channels, asking for clarification and feedback, and following-up.
• Representing the firm in the industry and advancing the company’s interest and profile.
• Contributing to the culture by embodying the values of the organization.
• Being active members in the professional association.
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills, being team-oriented, accountable, and highly motivated.
• As a member of our team, you are expected to actively adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures established by the company. This includes understanding and following all relevant guidelines, participating in mandatory training sessions, and consistently practicing safe work habits. You are responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards, contributing to a safe working environment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your commitment to maintaining a safe workplace is crucial to the well-being of all employees and the overall success of our operations.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as an Interior Designer, ideally with experience in a variety of building types including commercial, multi-family residential, institutional, and retail.
• Bachelor of Interior Design from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• Membership as an Intern Interior Designer with a relevant registered association.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• InDesign, 3D rendering and SketchUp skills are an asset.
• Working knowledge of local Building Code and associated bylaws.
• LEED AP, WELL AP or knowledge of LEED and WELL Standards is considered an asset.
• Strong conceptual and design skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Interior Design process, programming, planning, materials, creative detailing, specifications, and building systems.
• Experience in coordinating project teams would be considered an asset.
• This position may require the ability to travel as needed. Travel may include visiting client sites, attending meetings, participating in training sessions, and representing the company at industry events.

Zeidler believes in a work-life balance and valuing our people with benefits like:

• PATO Days – enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures.
• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits include extended health, dental, health and wellness spending allowance, EFAP, etc.
• Annual profit share.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Training & education support.
• Mentorship and continuous learning.
• Professional membership reimbursement.
• Social events.
• Fun work environment and great firm culture… and so much more.

$55,000–$90,000/year

What to do now

If you are a motivated, creative, and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative, exciting, and fast-paced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities, we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!

Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, and stands by our principles for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from, but not limited to visible minorities, peoples with disabilities, racialized peoples, Indigenous peoples, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Please let us know by email or by telephone at 403-233-2525 if you require any accommodations throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.

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