Interior Design Lead (Mid-weight Interior Designer)

The position requires a proven track record as an exceptional creative interior designer and an understanding of brand identity at its deepest level. The Global Design Studio group is an international, interdisciplinary team that includes architects, interior designers, graphic artists, and workplace strategists. With this in mind, you must be able to work alongside our other global functional teams in these sectors, bringing a cross-functional mindset that allows us to grow better together. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and encourage out-of-the-box creative thinking while ensuring our product does not lose speed or quality and report into the Design Studio Senior Manager. Periodic travel may be required and portfolios must be submitted for consideration.

Responsibilities

Support key initiatives from creation to implementation; Participate in ideating the conceptual framework for the project; Coordinate closely with the Design & Creative Director focused on defining and maintaining an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood and program; Communicate regularly to management and the project team with project updates and work alongside and receive mentorship from Design & Creative Director; Design Deliverables: Produce complete design packages, including interior design drawings, lighting strategy, joinery and FF&E specifications, technical drawings, and AoR and GC coordination; Space Planning: For each project, identify and arrange the functional requirements, high-level programming, code analysis, and space planning; Produce all design and handoff packages using Revit, including programming, layout, AoR and GC handoff, and stakeholder-related deliverables; Stay current with design, material, and FF&E, and liaise with Supply Chain and Logistics leadership and vendors to optimise FF&E selection and procurement; Lead internal and external team meetings as needed, providing clear, concise, and actionable agendas and communication

Requirements

Proven track record as an exceptional creative interior designer and understanding of brand identity at its deepest level; Ability to work alongside other global functional teams in architecture, interior design, graphic arts, and workplace strategy with a cross-functional mindset; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and encourage out-of-the-box creative thinking while ensuring product does not lose speed or quality; Report into the Design Studio Senior Manager; Periodic travel may be required; Portfolios must be submitted for consideration; Bachelor’s degree in design or design-related field, including but not limited to Interior Design or Architecture; 3+ years professional design experience on high-quality commercial or hospitality interiors; Commitment to delivering outstanding, high-quality design; Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills; Excellent decision-making skills; Self-directed with a high level of initiative and a 'can do' attitude and open to feedback; Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner; Strong time management skills; Exceptional at joinery design with a great understanding of critical FF&E principles and dimensions; Good understanding of construction materials, keen eye for finishes, and ability to use colour combinations effectively; Skilled staging and styling spaces; Good spatial perception and sensitivity towards lighting requirements in each space; Passionate and curious about the built environment; Proficient in BIM Revit (Essential), Enscape, all things Google, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office

Nice to have

Mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experience