Residential Interior Designer

Interior Designer – Residential Design & Build

We are a collaborative residential design-build company seeking an experienced Interior Designer who brings both strong creative vision and technical construction knowledge to the table.

We are specifically looking for someone with genuine design-build experience who understands how thoughtful design translates into real-world construction execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while working closely with clients, trades, project managers, estimators, and site supervisors.

You should be equally comfortable discussing layouts and finishes with clients as you are reviewing construction details, coordinating site conditions, reviewing millwork drawings, and supporting procurement and project coordination.

This role manages residential renovation and custom home projects from initial concept through finalized design packages and into pre-construction coordination.

You will guide clients through the design process, prepare detailed drawing and specification packages, collaborate with the construction team, and help ensure projects are carried through accurately from paper to site.

We are looking for someone who understands that successful projects require:

• Strong technical execution
• Operational discipline
• Accountability
• Creativity balanced with functionality and budget

• Lead clients through the residential design process from concept to finalized selections
• Develop creative, functional, and buildable design solutions tailored to each client’s goals, lifestyle, and budget
• Work confidently within both large-scale renovations and smaller budget-conscious projects
• Conduct site measurements, site reviews, and field verification

Prepare:

• Elevations
• Electrical and lighting plans
• Detailed specifications
• Guide clients through selections including:
• Cabinetry and millwork
• Flooring
• Quartz and countertops
• Tile and backsplash
• Plumbing fixtures
• Appliances
• Paint colours
• Interior doors and hardware
• Ensure all layouts, dimensions, clearances, and specifications are accurate and construction-ready
• Coordinate revisions and maintain updated documentation throughout the project lifecycle

The successful candidate must have strong technical and construction-based design experience, including:

• Millwork and shop drawing review
• Specification development and specification management
• Strong dimension accuracy and spatial planning skills
• Site measurements and as-built verification
• Electrical and lighting coordination
• Appliance, cabinetry, and clearance planning
• Construction drawing revisions and coordination
• Understanding of residential construction sequencing and buildability
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve design or construction conflicts before installation
• Strong understanding of how design decisions impact budget, schedule, and construction execution

This role is highly integrated with our construction team and requires someone comfortable working within an active design-build environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating closely with project managers, site supervisors, trades, and estimators
• Attending site meetings and walkthroughs regularly
• Supporting projects through pre-construction and active construction phases
• Ensuring design intent is clearly communicated to the construction team
• Reviewing site conditions and assisting in resolving field-related design issues
• Participating in pre-construction coordination and planning
• Taking ownership of ensuring drawings, specifications, and selections align with site execution

This role requires a highly organized and accountable individual who can manage multiple moving parts simultaneously.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple active projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
• Tracking design hours and maintaining awareness of project budgets
• Supporting scope management and communicating project changes clearly
• Maintaining strong communication systems internally…