Interior Design Associate

Tiffany Leigh Design is a high-end residential interior design firm specializing in the renovation and decoration of homes and cottages across North America, including Barrie, Muskoka and Toronto. Our TLD team is a group of talented designers and like-minded businesswomen with a culture of passion, collaboration, and enthusiasm.

We specialize in thoughtful design processes that guide our clients through the journey of transforming their personal space into a reflection of who they are through creating dream homes and cottages. We create approachable and liveable interiors that feel welcoming and elevated, with a focus on quality craftsmanship, emotional connection, and natural elements.

Tiffany Leigh Design is seeking a contractual Interior Design Associate to join the design team in curating approachable and liveable interiors with a focus on quality craftsmanship, emotional connection, and natural elements. As a design Associate, you will be supporting the principal designers on projects. Your role will be majorly contributing to the completion of full design projects through project management, task delegation, and unique design collaboration. Please note this position is a 16-month maternity leave coverage contract position, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent position when the contract term is complete.

**Qualifications**:

- Available for a full-time, in-person position in Barrie, ON (no remote option available)
- Proficiency in project planning
- Minimum 3 years design experience
- Able to collaborate and work alongside a dynamic team
- Possess a passion for thoughtfully curated design
- Interested in vintage sourcing and crafting unique project designs

**Key Skills**:

- Advanced CAD Skills
- Intermediate Sketch-up Skills
- Intermediate-Advanced Photoshop Skills
- Ability to perform site verification & site measurements
- Friendly and informative communication skills
- Exquisite attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Supportive and collaborative team player attitude

**Here’s What A Day in The Life of A TLD Interior Design Associate Looks Like**:

- Assist principal designers on projects
- Prepare working and technical drawings in CAD
- Prepare 3-D renderings in Sketch-Up
- Render presentation elevations in photoshop
- Space planning, conceptual design, conceptual budgets, sourcing materials and finishes as required
- Contribute to projects in each project phase
- Delegate appropriate tasks to design assistants
- Effectively lead projects through each design phase alongside principal designers
- Maintain consistent and pleasant communication forums with clients and establishing professional and trusting client relationships
- Contribute to design meetings, presentations, and site visits
- Effectively manage time, delegated tasks, and responsibilities to keep project plans on track and on time
- Properly interpret and respond to comments and feedback from contractors and trades
- Source and order necessary samples and materials for site visits, and presentations
- Coordinate calendars with contractors, trades, and suppliers

**You’re Made For This Team If You**:

- Are enthusiastic and outside the box thinker
- Are excited about developing characteristic and unique designs
- Are a passionate and creative story teller through your design work
- Can’t help but obsess over a vintage find
- Bring fresh ideas to the table
- Embody TLD core values; Passion, Enthusiasm, Good Judgement and Collaboration
- Are committed to excellence
- Demonstrate a relatable, approachable attitude and know how to have FUN
- Demonstrate accountability in the given role and assigned tasks

**Job Type**: Contract

**Salary**: Up to $52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Barrie, ON L4N 1T1 (required)

Work Location: In person