Interior Design Coordinator

at  Claridge Homes

At Claridge Homes, we are dedicated to quality and craftsmanship without compromise. Established in 1986 and located in Ottawa, ON, we pride ourselves on providing a healthy, diverse, and balanced work environment. Working with a team of over 250 full-time employees, top contractors and professionals, we have grown to become Ottawa’s largest land developer with residential communities, condos, retirement communities & the Andaz hotel in our portfolio!
Our team is an invaluable part of our business, and we show it every day. We promote inclusion, balance and diversity and encourage the development of the skills and abilities of our employees supporting them in all areas of their personal and professional development.
Join our innovative, passionate and dedicated team of highly regarded professionals and help us build the future of Ottawa together.

Reporting to the Interior Design Manager, the Design Coordinator will be tasked with:

• Working in a multidisciplinary environment (high-rise rentals and condos, retirement communities, commercial fit-ups, low-rise housing, and a variety of other custom projects.
• Works with Interior Design Manager and other department managers to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements, and purpose of spaces on new and retrofit projects.
• Develop and present detailed plans, elevations, cross sections, and detailed drawings, and/or advise architects on the selection of colours, finishes and materials, floor and wall coverings, window treatments, interior and exterior lighting, furniture, and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards.
• Make selection recommendations on finishes and fabrics for custom furniture to create tender documents and send them out for furniture procurement for larger projects such as Retirement Homes.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing team to ensure that the company brand is showcased through all new designs.
• Oversee staging/furnishing common areas and model units in new buildings and retrofits.
• Responsible for receiving deliveries, collaborating with movers to gets staging, setting up furniture, and putting the finishing touches on common area and model units
• Work within a range of project and budge scope, from individual rooms, to multi story residential buildings.
• Visit sites regularly to ensure the design intent is being met. Often you will interact with the trades to give them direction
• Assist other departments with retrofits to existing buildings that Claridge owns. This can be large or small-scale retrofits

Kowledge Skills and Abilities

• Graduated from a Bachelor of Interior Design program that is NCIDQ accredited.
• Being personally NCIDQ certified is not required but is an asset
• A personal vehicle is required
• English is required, but French or other languages are an asset.
• Work for a minimum of 3 years in the design field. High-rise rentals, condos, and retirement home experience is an asset)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Google Sketch-Up
• Strong proficiency in Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Office Suites (particularly Gmail, Word, Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Independent, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task and coordinate various activities

Claridge Homes is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

Please refer the Job description for details