Senior Interior Designer

at  MGA I Michael Green Architecture

MGA is an internationally recognized, award-winning architecture and design firm creating innovative, sustainable projects that push the boundaries of technology and construction to benefit communities and environments around the world. Our values are rooted in sustainability, innovation, community, and most simply – a love for our planet. This is an opportunity to be integrally involved in a team that is creating significant change in the industry.

We are looking to welcome an experienced Senior Interior Designer to help support current and upcoming projects including hotels, a museum, art center, and retail spaces. Our interiors team is small and mighty right now and with your expertise and experience, there is an opportunity to grow it over time. As a self-directed and collaborative member of our team, you will:

• Serve as primary contact with clients, consultants, and relevant authorities on all assigned projects.
• Organize and lead contract negotiations.
• Develop schedules, budget, and forecast resources for the Interior Design team.
• Perform quality control for all project presentation outputs and documentation.
• Write specifications covering interior design matters, including performance of code reviews.
• Conceptualize and design complex projects from pre-design through construction documents and contract administration phases
• Work directly and effectively with vendors and contractors
• Lead, coach, and mentor junior and intermediate interiors team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Interior Design degree or diploma from an accredited program.
• NCIDQ certification (or working towards it) would be considered an asset
• Minimum of 10+ years of interior design experience across a broad range of project types.
• Exceptional knowledge in design
• Exceptional design and graphics skills.
• Self-motivated; ability to manage time well and work efficiently towards deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring design team members
• Working knowledge of Canadian and International Building Codes.
• Proficiency with design and procurement of interior specification grade finishes, FF&E and lighting
• Experience producing contract documents in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Working knowledge of Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, and/or other design-related software.
• Experience with wayfinding is an asset
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
  MGA is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to grow with our team in a collaborative and fun, open-office environment

Please refer the Job description for details