Senior Designer

Pembrooke and Ives is looking for a Senior Interior Designer with at least 7 years' experience to work closely with a creative team of Designers, Project Managers and Studio Directors to provide development, production support and co-ordination throughout the project delivery process. A dependable, energetic individual with a “can-do” attitude and exceptional attention to detail, the Senior Designer is responsible for leading the efforts of the Design team to ensure the successful completion of the project.

• Coordinates and communicates effectively and appropriately with project stakeholders including other project team members, clients, vendors, building management, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to convey project information in a timely and accurate manner.
• High level understanding of project deliverables, including the drawing sets, specifications, and schedules issued at each phase.

• Oversees the execution of the decorating/design concept from project implementation to completion in conjunction with Studio Director.
• Oversees the preparation, development and production of concept images and mood boards.
• Oversees the preparation, development and production of project drawings including surveys, conceptual drawings/sketches, floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, electrical plans, reflected ceiling plans, lighting plans, framing plans, sections, millwork drawings and detail drawings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Oversees the production preparation, development and production of 3D models and renderings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Oversees the production preparation, development and production of project documentation including material schedules, finish schedules, fixture schedules, hardware schedules and appliance & equipment schedules in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Produces qualified contractors list.
• Reviews and comments on bid documents and project consultant proposals in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Leads the value engineering process to achieve construction budget goals.
• Reviews and comments on consultant drawings, shop drawings and finish samples.
• Responds to RFIs.
• Inspects, observes and documents services provided by contractors and sub-contractors for design intent.
• Oversees the production of final design punch list as required.
• Participate in site visits to review construction progress and mentors’ junior staff in the field.

• Attends, participates and contributes in meetings with clients, internal project team, contractors, sub-contractors and vendors by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes.
• Oversees the production of client presentations in conjunction with other project team members and actively lead client meetings.
• Confident and personable presence with clients and able to lead a room and successfully steer challenging meetings.

• Sources, selects and specifies project materials, finishes, fixtures, hardware, appliances and equipment as required for the project in accordance with project budget and schedule.

• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops.
• Supports diversity and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences that will stimulate design creativity and innovation.
• Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.