Junior / Intermediate Designer

About Yabu Pushelberg:

Yabu Pushelberg is an award-winning multidisciplinary design studio with offices in Toronto and New York. We specialize in creating thoughtful, refined design across interiors, architecture, furniture, lighting, textiles, and branding for the world's leading luxury hospitality, retail, and residential clients. 

Storytelling is the heartbeat of our work. We believe every object and environment tells a story and our product design practice plays a central role in shaping these narratives through material exploration, sculptural form, and emotional function.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Concept:

• Collaborate in the development of concept design through planning, sketching, rendering.
• Select directional images, and finishes.
• Review with Design Director Project Leaders, Senior Directors and/or Principals.

Schematic:

• Acquire and coordinate samples from vendors.
• Formulate furniture direction.
• Further develop concept design with sketches, thumbnails, plans and the creation of specialty finishes.
• Refine finish selections.
• Review with Design Director, Project Leaders, Senior Directors and/or Principals.

Design Development:

• Flush out and refine the approved design language into buildable drawings.
• Assist in any information the Spec department may require.
• Review and implement design specifications with the Spec department, re: FF&E, hardware, plumbing, and architectural finishes.
• Coordinate with outside project consultants such as lighting, MEP, Structural, Signage, kitchen consultants etc, as necessary to complete a well-coordinated project. (Only applicable for Intermediate Designer).
• Review with Design Director, Project Leaders, Senior Directors and/or Principals.

Construction Documents:

• Work with Project Management in the development of specialty custom built items.
• Assist in the development for a complete drawing package, including detailing, elevations, and plans as per Yabu Pushelberg Office Cad Standards.
• Compilation and finalization of all FF&E pieces with sufficient information to pass through to the Specification Department.
• Assist in the development of a small drawing package including full design intent of all millwork and custom furniture as per Yabu Pushelberg Office Cad Standards.
• Continue Coordination with outside project consultants such as lighting, MEP, Structural, Signage, kitchen consultants etc, as necessary to complete a well-coordinated project. (Only applicable for Intermediate Designer).
• Review and implement necessary changes and additions with the Spec department, re: FF&E, hardware, plumbing, and architectural finishes.
• Review with Design Director, Project Leaders, and Project Manager.

Construction Administration:

• Provide sufficient information when requested by the Project Management team in the development of budgets.
• Answer vendor/contractor's questions.
• Review Shop Drawings and Submittals.
• Provide site clarifications when necessary.
• Review with Project Manager, Design Director and Project Leaders.

Qualifications:

• No work experience necessary (Junior Designer) and 2+ years of work experience necessary (Intermediate Designer) 
• At minimum an Associate's Degree in a related field of Design (Interior design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Fashion design, etc.).
• Entry level knowledge (Junior Designers) and adequate knowledge (Intermediate Designer) of the Interior Design Profession.
• AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up and b+w hand rendering skills are necessary (Intermediate Designer) and within 3 months of starting the position (Junior Designer)
• Additional 3D software skills are an asset.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to design at the highest level within a globally respected studio.
• A collaborative, concept-driven studio culture that values experimentation and craft.
• Exposure to projects and clients that span continents and categories. 
• Creative mentorship from industry-leading design directors.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and international travel opportunities. 

Please upload your portfolio in the additional documents section.

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and ensure a fair and inclusive experience.