Intermediate Interior Designer

Intermediate Interior Designer – Interior Design – Posted on July 9, 2026, closing on July 26, 2026, Company:
Kirkor

KIRKOR is seeking an experienced, Intermediate Interior Designer/Interior Architect (ARIDO, or OAA) with 7 – 10 years of professional experience to join our growing interior design studio which supports its architectural project work principally in Ontario and now growing across Canada.

As an emerging Interior Designer/Architect, our goal is to mentor and develop this individual into our future Studio Lead for Interior Architecture. Working closely with the Partnership, and senior members of our firm, this individual will ultimately be responsible for the further creation of KIRKOR’s interior aesthetic, the day-to-day implementation of interior design concepts into the necessary presentation and documentation deliverables and will ultimately assist in the growth of the studio through strategy development with the Partnership concerning specifically Interior Architecture.

At this time, KIRKOR’s Interior Architecture work is based solely on projects started through the primary architecture practice. However, with the right individual we hope to grow into Studio Lead for Interior Architecture. The Partnership is ready to support stand‑alone Interior Architecture projects which may be developed through new relationships from our Interiors studio. We will mentor and support your growth into a Studio Lead for Interiors, and we will support your outreach and client development as we grow together.

This role is ideal for an experienced designer who is confident managing interior design components independently, contributes strategically to project creation and delivery, and collaborates closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers, Principals, and Partners. The successful candidate will support and emerging team members through strong collaboration and consistent mentorship. Due to the leadership nature of this position, remote work will need to be reviewed on a candidate‑by‑candidate basis, but participation in studio is most encouraged.

• Develop, administer and participate in exploratory workshops with Clients and Key Stakeholders in the creation and refinement of interior design programming.
• Conduct programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilisation of furnishings and equipment, lighting and colour coordination.
• Continually foster a commitment to engaged and positive client service. Ensure clients are informed of project progress, and maintain open, respectful and honest communications with our clients and their assignments, when soliciting decisions, clarifications, negotiating, and resolving critical issues in a timely way.
• Contribute to the development of interior design concepts, schematic design, and design development in accordance with client requirements, project scope, and applicable codes.
• Develop innovative design concepts which are aesthetically creative, innovative and current, practical, safe and aligned with the intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget, and with the overall architectural use and programming narrative.
• Lead or support colour selection, finishes, and material palettes.
• Implement all phases of a design project which includes contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications and construction, including the selection and specification of furniture.
• Lead, prepare and coordinate interior architecture.
• Prepare, coordinate, and correct detailed drawing packages (using the documentation tools and standards of KIRKOR, including Auto Desk REVIT, Blue Beam) during all phases of design work.
• Produce written documentation related to project including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals, memoranda, using KIRKOR standard forms, AI software, and markup tools.
• Coordinate, and at times initiate coordination, with the Architect (including KIRKOR, when KIRKOR is the architect of record), project consultants, trade contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and client to seek or give direction, to seek or provide clarifications, and to further…