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CHIL Interior Design Vancouver is looking for a highly motivated Senior Interior Designer to join our interiors practice focusing on hospitality design. As a CHIL Interior Designer you will be creative, driven by success, and embrace being part of a high-performance, best-in-class team. CHIL is looking for a strong team player able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment and interested in working for a diverse, multi-disciplinary, multi-sector, global-reaching firm. The Interior Designers will be able to effectively interact and collaborate with a broad range of service providers (architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, regulators, etc.).

The Role

You are an engaged, self-actualizing Project Designer with a strong creative passion for design. You have a minimum of 10 years of overall interior design experience and at least 7 years of experience working in hospitality and multi-family residential projects within a collaborative team structure, while fully self-reliant in executing the tasks assigned efficiently and creatively. You will be involved in every part of design, from preliminary vision, through concept development to project documentation and execution.

As a CHIL Senior Interior Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working with the team to produce compelling and informative presentations that exceed visual expectations through a good knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite software.
• Ensuring the work aligns with the design excellence standards set by the studio design.
• Accompanying senior colleagues to client meetings, being an effective presenter and representative.
• Meeting with clients to analyze their goals, needs, and resources.
• Effectively coordinating with local suppliers, project consultants, client representatives, and team members to deliver project milestones.
• Providing space planning that accurately reflects the Program, functional requirements, and design considerations of the project, and meets all building code requirements.
• Leading the development of 2D and 3D design concepts, with emphasis on high-quality renderings.
• Supporting internal teams on a variety of projects to best service our other industry clients.
• Researching, gathering, recommending, and presenting to the team appropriate finishes and furnishings that capture the functional, aesthetic, environmental, and budgetary requirements of the project.
• Preparing documentation for the selection, specification, procurement, and installation of furnishings and equipment, including detailed layout drawings and schedules.
• Producing Design Development & Contract Documents (plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules) in AutoCAD.
• Managing project schedules, with a Project Manager as needed, according to project size.
• Understanding the requirements of the plans, life safety issues, building codes and other technical aspects; knowledgeable in the areas of design, drawing and details, finishes and building materials, specifications, local codes, technical drawing, contract administration, and business practices.
• Completing contract administration from tender through project close-out with assistance from Project Manager and CA staff as required.
• Mentoring and training Junior interior designers and technicians.
• Meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy of all work produced.
• Having an understanding of construction, materials, and methods.
• Developing and nurturing supplier relationships and fostering progression of new and current materials.
• Other duties as required.

Position Requirements

As a successful Senior Interior Designer, you possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill set:

• A degree or diploma from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program.
• Minimum 10 years of Interior Design experience.
• Minimum 7 years of industry experience with Hotel and Food & Beverage and/or multi-unit residential interior design experience.
• NCIDQ certification or eligibility to obtain NCIDQ certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, Windows (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and a host of 3D graphic programs such as Sketch-up, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Previous professional experience using Revit is an asset.
• A solid portfolio of diverse creative projects with emphasis in Hospitality, residential, and F&B design.
• Technically savvy, able to learn and master new programs and apps.
• Self-directed, able to work independently and know when to reach out for guidance and support.
• Ready to receive and welcome coaching from supervisors and colleagues, assimilate feedback and learn quickly from it.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Passionate about design, with a positive outlook, collaborative spirit, and patience.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits of Working at B+H & CHIL Interior Design:

• Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in the dog-friendly Vancouver Studio and remotely.
• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
• An excellent employer-paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Exposure to an open, continuous-learning environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• Working within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• Commitment to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• And lots of fun studio events.