Interior Designer

Commercial Tenant Improvement, Retail, Workplace, Wellness,
Vancouver, BC | Full-time | Permanent
Commercial Tenant Improvement, Retail, Workplace, Wellness,
$85K+ Base Salary
INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Location:

Vancouver, BC
Type:  Full-Time | Permanent | In-Office
Salary:  $85K+ Base Salary
Shape Notable Commercial Environments  About Our Client  Are you a passionate, experienced Interior Designer who thrives on transforming ideas into exceptional commercial spaces? Do you enjoy leading projects, mentoring others, and collaborating with talented architects and designers to deliver thoughtful, well-designed, and high-impact interiors?
DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with a longstanding and notable architectural and interior design practice known for delivering design-driven branded environments across the Lower Mainland and other provinces. With a collaborative studio culture, a strong design focus, and a steady pipeline of exciting Tenant Improvement projects, this is an opportunity to take ownership of your work while continuing to grow your career alongside an experienced team.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE  The ideal candidate is well-rounded, hands-on, with experience successfully delivering projects from start to completion as the Prime Consultant, either independently or with the support of a team. The ideal candidate has also worked within external, mid-size, commercial A+D firms that operate on billable hours.
What You Will Be Doing  As an Intermediate Interior Designer, you will work on projects from start to finish, balancing creative design with technical excellence and client-focused delivery. You'll play a key role in shaping inspiring environments while contributing to the studio's collaborative culture.
Your Responsibilities Will Include   Collaborate on commercial Tenant Improvement projects from programming through construction administration.
Build trusted relationships with clients to understand their goals, vision, operational needs, and project objectives.
Develop innovative design concepts that combine creativity, functionality, sustainability, and budget considerations.
Prepare engaging presentations, design narratives, and material palettes that effectively communicate design intent.
Produce and reviewing detailed 3D models, renderings, and visual presentations throughout the design process.
Research and specifying finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment that align with both aesthetic and performance requirements.
Develop and produce high-quality, coordinated construction documentation and ensuring technical accuracy.
Collaborate closely with senior interior designers, architects, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout every phase of the project.
Participate in design reviews and studio collaboration sessions.
WHAT YOU BRING  We're looking for a confident design professional who enjoys both the creative and technical aspects of commercial interior design and is ready to take on a meaningful role that makes an impact.
You Bring   Min. 5+ years of commercial interior design experience with a strong focus on Workplace, Retail, and other branded Commercial Tenant Improvement projects.
A Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program preferred.
NCIDQ certification and Registered Interior Designer (RID) designation, or eligibility for registration preferred.
Strong experience working within architectural or multidisciplinary design firms.
Excellent knowledge of construction documentation, detailing, building systems, and current BC Building Codes and local bylaws.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to confidently engage clients and project teams.
Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple…