Intermediate Designer

Sophie Burke Design (SBD) Location: Vancouver, BC Position: Intermediate Designer (12‑month contract) Overview SBD is a close‑knit and collaborative team. As an Intermediate Designer, you will work directly with everyone on the team to produce timeless and beautiful spaces that are meaningful for the people who live in them. General Job Functions Project management on multiple projects simultaneously and in various phases Awareness of scope, budgets and project timelines Produce accurate and detailed construction drawings and contract documents Ownership of independent projects as well as support to Senior Designers on larger, collaborative projects Delegation to and mentoring of Junior Design staff Contribution to the overall culture and success of SBD and its projects Phase 1 – Programming + Concept Design Collect / pin images for concept from Senior Designer’s direction Help pull conceptual material samples for presentation Lead the creation of the presentation document, Junior Designer to assist Help prepare any preliminary drawings / space planning, if required Record and distribute all meeting minutes within 1 week of meeting Phase 2 – Schematic Design Help build 3D model of areas as directed by Senior Designers Help design secondary areas of home in CAD Lead the creation of the presentation document, Junior Designer to assist Help source and price preliminary materials + organize ordering of samples with Junior designer Help source preliminary plumbing, lighting + hardware Record and distribute all meeting minutes within 1 week of meeting Phase 3 – Design Development Refine 3D model, make changes as per Schematic Design presentation Revise CAD drawings as per Schematic Design presentation Revise plumbing + appliances packages as required Refine + complete material selection as required Refine + complete lighting + hardware selections Lead the creation of the presentation document Record and distribute all meeting minutes within 1 week of meeting Phase 4 – Construction Documentation Complete all drawings required for the design package Construct specification package, tag drawings as you outline specification and fill in specification as per client decisions Delegate and oversee cut sheets being saved by Junior, check it is correct / complete Delegate and oversee sample bin being made by Junior, check it is correct / complete Review issued drawings and specifications for errors and omissions, mark up as required Lead in responses to RFIs as required, Senior to review and issue Lead in completion of Addendums as required, Senior to review and issue Phase 5 – Project Management Attend site visits as Senior feels necessary Record site visit meeting minutes if in attendance Perform initial review of shop drawings before senior designer Coordinate directly with trades as required Lead in the completion of site instructions, Senior to review and issue Phase 6 – Furniture Outline furniture budget and tag furniture plan Help source furniture + accessories Help test fit furniture or oversee / coordinate with Junior Designer to complete Create presentation (unless Administration is assisting with this) Desired Skills & Experience Diploma in Interior Design 4+ years of residential interior design experience Knowledge of BC Building Code and Vancouver Building By‑Laws Software proficiency in: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite etc. Knowledge of Enscape an asset Driver’s License and access to a car (ex. Car‑share) Ability to form deep, trusting relationships with clients, teammates and external partners such as architects, contractors and vendors Desire to be helpful, proactive, and solution oriented Ability to metabolize change (positive or negative) in a calm, effective manner Talent for prioritizing, motivating and delegating; what can be done more efficiently through others Refined visual presentation skills as well as excellent written and verbal communications skills Project experience that includes the managing, producing and submitting drawing sets, including but not limited to, specifications, and technical production Construction administration experience Skilled in visual research, material sourcing and specification, custom furniture design and furniture sourcing Possession of soft skills including tact, sensitivity and nuance; as well as being both proactive and curious We value diversity of thinking, experiences and perspectives and we are looking for many other qualities beyond your previous design work. We prioritize producing thoughtful and quality design work, and the happiness and work/life balance of our staff in equal measures. #J-18808-Ljbffr