Senior Designer

Bennett Design Associates is an award-winning Interior Design firm and industry leader in Workplace Strategy. As one of Toronto’s largest fully independent Interior Design firms, we capably deliver corporate and retail spaces right across Canada. Join us in creating intelligent design that fuels business, inspires people shapes a greener world.The Project Lead Designer assumes a leadership role in projects varying in size, quantity and complexity based on skill and experience. This role continues to be a champion of Bennett Design interior design project processes – Discover, Plan, Implement, Monitor and Close, including Pure Design™ – with the high level of detail and documentation that our firm is known for. This role is critical in developing other team members through training, coaching and providing ongoing learning opportunities.All Team Project WorkDesign and execute interior design projects varying in complexity from proposal through concept and development, construction phase and close outCoordinate Engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, communications and structural)Individual Project WorkSource finishes, equipment and requesting quotes from manufacturers and suppliersResponsible for preparing and issuing off renderings, initial and finalGenerate drawing packagesCoordinate with outside consultants, architects, engineers and trade partnersParticipate in client meetings and design presentationsContract ManagementAssist with assigning project work according to planPerform subcontractor coordinationComplete photo shootsManage construction schedules, deliverables and milestones as per contractAssist with additional service requests (ASRs)Assist with the preparation of all change notices and instructions, shop drawing reviews, deficient reviews and reportingDocumentation and Process Quality AssuranceReview design development, construction documents and shop drawings for content accuracy and overall design integrityMaintain compliance with Building CodeEnsure work is consistent with regulations, procedures, plans, drawings and specificationsPractice Risk Management as it relates to managing design projectsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONSPost-secondary diploma or degree in Interior Design from a recognized accredited College or UniversityNational Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) membership in good standingInterior Designers of Canada (IDC) membershipProficient in building code requirements, laws, standards and regulations as it relates to project work, with the ability to interpret and applyProficient in the interior design process from Discovery to Project Close Out phasesAdept in various products and materials and their use and application for project workProficient in building systemsFamiliar with project monitoring, budgeting and tenderingFamiliar with various types of engineering and how to coordinate effortsTravel Requirements: In this role you are required to occasionally travel to the client site for site visits, site measures, and deficiency walk-throughs. Travel includes to and from job sites through the province of Ontario and throughout Canada.ExperienceMinimum five (5) years’ experience in interior designSkills/Abilities/CompetenciesProficient in AutoCAD and/or SketchUp/Vray and all Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to successfully prepare a schedule for Design projectsAccountable to deadlines and deliverablesAbility to incorporate a workplace strategy approach to projectsOrganize and schedule tasks effectively and can effectively handle several tasks and problems at onceOpen to different and new ways of doing things and has a willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing thingsAbility to anticipate and recognize problems and gather information and notifies the Team Lead/Senior Team Lead of problems in a timely mannerAdapt well to changing priorities, deadlines and directionsExercise a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communicationWhat You’ll Love About Us:Our Elastic workforce approach to hybrid work means that reporting for in person work is flexible with the understanding that employees will come to the office, attend client sites and events, as required, by their manager or for meetings at the request of the Company.A one-time $300 home office stipend for additional home office equipment.Flexible hoursSummer Flex FridaysEmployee group benefitsCompetitive paid time off including personal days that can be used in small increments, days for innovation, and study/exam daysHoliday shutdownProfessional and career development opportunitiesA unique employee experience that supports fun, innovation, and work-life integrationA diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiencesJust looking to learn more about our workplace or the role? Our HR Manager, Tamara, would be happy to discuss t.lindsay@bennettdesign.ca