Job Description

of the company: A boutique interior design firm specializing in full custom home builds from concept to completion. Known for a distinctive design aesthetic and a selective, quality-focused client base, the studio handles everything from architectural planning and fixture specification to furnishing and final staging — on projects typically spanning one to two years. The team is collaborative, culture-driven, and growing intentionally.

Why is this role open: The firm is expanding its project capacity and needs a senior-level designer to lead a dedicated team and take ownership of a major project kicking off in late April.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full home build projects from initial concept through to final staging
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and contractors on-site
• Translate client briefs into practical, on-brand design solutions
• Oversee and direct a junior designer on 2D and 3D deliverables
• Develop and manage fixture, finish, and furnishing specifications and documentation
• Maintain the firm's templates, processes, and design standards across projects
• Manager Junior CAD Drafter

Must-haves:

• Proven experience managing full-scope residential interior design projects end-to-end
• Strong soft skills, organized, client-facing, and process-oriented
• Proficiency in CAD and SketchUp
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license for client and job site visits
• Ability to work independently and lead a junior team member

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with V-Ray or other 3D rendering software
• Familiarity with architectural plan work and construction documentation
• Previous experience in a boutique or design-forward studio environment

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 50/50 in-office and remote, with flexibility for job site visits as needed. Based in the GTA/Ontario area.

Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 annually (or equivalent hourly rate for contract arrangements), commensurate with experience.

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