Ste Marie is looking for a senior interior designer to join its team in Vancouver, Canada.
Studio
Ste Marie’s singular purpose is to bring possible worlds to life; we exist to evoke a feeling, engineer experiences and activate that which can and should be. As an internationally recognised studio with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, we develop hospitality, mixed-use, food and beverage, wellness and commercial projects for industry-leading clients domestically and internationally.
We shape the world through the lens of user experience, hospitality and immersion, constantly prioritising the human experience in our work. Through a skilled team of experts, we offer end-to-end design services, encompassing programming, concept and envisioning, brand ideation, interior design, FF&E selection, procurement and coordination, and art and styling services.
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Role
We seek to fill the role of senior interior designer with a proven track record executing remarkable design solutions within hospitality, mixed-use and multi-residential project types. Working closely with the team’s sssociate and other team members, you will lead the creation of remarkable design deliverables that have the Ste Marie standard of design, while meeting the strategic needs of our clients – able to communicate this effectively, internally and externally.
You will work with the team, providing mentorship and guidance to more junior members of staff, ensuring the team is working creatively and efficiently. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and learning, will play an integral role in the ideation and execution of conceptually-driven excellence in design.
Responsibilities:
- as project lead, work closely with the creative director, associate, project managers, designers and technical team in all areas of a project, particularly through creative development
- establish design narrative and programming, develop and execute design in line with project objectives
- lead conceptual and technical design to create comprehensive presentations, drawings, and specifications
- resolve technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative and practical solutions
- provide leadership and support the ongoing development of internal procedures regarding creative direction, presentation and drawing standards, document issuance and time tracking
- lead the creative process, direction, design intent and quality assurance for all design and documentation phases
- lead all design and creative internal and external meetings throughout all project phases
- attend site visits and resolve issues that arise during construction
- support the execution of contract administration, including review of site instructions and key submittal reviews when necessary
- understand the full extent of the FF&E specification and procurement process, adhere to outlined budgets and support design integration with the procurement team
- train, develop and support junior team members and cross-functional teams
- stay on task and effectively manage time to work independently on assigned projects
- openly communicate workload and support needs within the studio setting
- with the support of the project manager, ensure deliverables are within scope, budget and schedule
- actively contribute to the financial performance of projects by ensuring accountability for the reconciliation of budgeted hours against resources spent on creative work
- ensure all creative deliverables are fully considered and developed in response to the project vision, while mentoring and directing the team toward executing the most effective work at every stage and striving for the highest quality creative solutions
- professional, client service-oriented and positive representation of the studio, fostering strong relationships with clients, vendors and collaborators while navigating nuance
Qualifications:
- minimum 8+ years of professional experience in interior design, with specialization in hospitality, mixed-use, and multi-residential design
- completion of a certified interior design, building technology, or architectural program from a professionally recognized institution
- exceptional written and spoken English communication skills
- exceptional presentation skills
- excellence in AutoCAD, including drawing setup and coordination requirements for large-scale projects
- excellence in SketchUp and Enscape
- proficient in M365
- experience with Figma, Fohlio, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit considered an asset
- excellent knowledge of local building codes and bylaws, with a demonstrated understanding of building technology, materials, specifications, and construction techniques
- deep understanding of interior design detailing, construction, and millwork joinery practices, with fluency in technical requirements for hospitality and mixed-use/multi-residential design sectors
- deep understanding of design stages, deliverables, and required levels of detailing
- exceptional attention to detail and coordination
- strong organizational skills, with the flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing personal responsibilities and supporting team members
- ability to stay on task and effectively manage workload while leading project teams
- ability to build collaborative relationships across the firm, with internal and external clients, and with key partners
- passionate about design and motivated to execute compelling and thoughtful projects
- creative and technically inclined, demonstrated through a strong creative and technical portfolio
Applications
Please submit your resume and portfolio via the ‘apply for job’ link below.