Design Team Lead - Architectural Solutions

THE ROLE

We believe in the power of diversity and the power of teamwork. We need both collaborative and individual responsibility to organize effectively around our customer’s problems.

This is a full-time position, working out of our impeccably designed and furnished office in Calgary. You’ll mostly work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with irregular or extended hours as projects demand.

We’re seeking a Design Team Lead – Architectural Solutions - to guide our talented design team in transforming client visions into reality. This leadership role combines advanced design expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of creativity, functionality, and sustainability.

• Lead design execution for complex, high-profile projects.
• Review and approve design packages, renderings, and installation plans.
• Resolve design challenges with creative, compliant solutions.

• Supervise and mentor designers, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Assign projects, monitor workloads, and uphold quality standards.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Develop and implement design standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in tools and workflows.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Represent design in client meetings and strategic sessions.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, and installation teams.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of ICE® software, AutoCAD™, DIRTT solutions, and integrated interiors.
• Stay current on industry trends, building codes, and workplace innovations.

• Degree/diploma in Interior Design or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in design teams.
• Advanced knowledge of interior construction, architectural walls, and workplace design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and ICE® software (or willingness to learn).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency.

Contemporary Office Interiors (COI) is a privately-owned Miller Knoll Certified Dealer, DIRTT Certified Construction Partner, Architectural Walls and Commercial Flooring provider. We have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, and a head office in Calgary. We prioritize people, productivity and value to create more than a place to work— we create a space to succeed.

We're proud of our half-century legacy as a company. Our talented people have brought us to where we are today. COI is and has been honoured to have a passionate team that's committed to creating exceptional spaces that inspire you to be your best.

COI only advertises job opportunities through our corporate website, Indeed, Linked In, and Job Bank. We ask that you apply directly to this posting. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:

All resumes are reviewed by a member of our HR team. AI tools may be used during the interview process to assist with recording and evaluating interviews.