Junior Interior Designer

Junior Interior Designer

Location: Markham, Ontario

Founded in Toronto, Real Fruit Bubble Tea has been committed to making fresh fruit beverages healthy, refreshing, and accessible since 2002. Today, we proudly operate 100+ locations across Canada and the USA, with exciting plans for continued growth.

At Real Fruit Bubble Tea, every store tells a story. From the layout and finishes to the customer journey, our stores are designed to create welcoming spaces where people gather, connect, and enjoy fresh fruit beverages made with real ingredients.

As we continue expanding across North America, we're looking for a creative, motivated, and passionate Junior Interior Designer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hospitality and retail design while working on projects that directly shape our brand. Whether you're visiting construction sites, collaborating with project teams, selecting finishes, or seeing your designs come to life in newly opened stores, no two days are the same. If you're eager to learn, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to grow your career with a rapidly expanding Canadian company, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Junior Interior Designer will support hospitality-focused interior design projects by contributing to concept development, design documentation, project coordination, and execution. The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver innovative, functional, and brand-focused store environments.

As part of the role, you will also spend time working in-store as a Bubble Tea Barista. This unique experience helps our design team better understand customer flow, store operations, and the overall guest experience - allowing you to design spaces that truly work for both customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain firsthand experience working in-store as a Bubble Tea Barista to better understand customer experience and store operations.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and design team throughout all phases of design, from concept through construction.
• Develop creative design concepts that align with the Real Fruit Bubble Tea brand.
• Prepare design drawings, layouts, presentation materials, and construction documentation.
• Produce FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Create mood boards, material palettes, sketches, and 3D visualizations using software such as Enscape, Rhino, 3ds Max, or similar.
• Assist with space planning while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Coordinate with landlords, consultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers throughout project execution.
• Attend project meetings, client meetings, site visits, and store openings as required.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and design quality.
• Maintain a strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and hospitality design trends.
• Support additional design and project-related initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design from an accredited Interior Design program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with 3D rendering or visualization software such as Enscape, Rhino, SketchUp, or 3ds Max is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian building codes, construction methods, and interior detailing.
• Passion for hospitality, retail, and customer-focused design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are considered an asset.
• Valid G Class driver's licence and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Design real stores that thousands of customers visit every day.
• Watch your ideas come to life from concept to grand opening.
• Work alongside experienced project and operations teams.
• Gain valuable operational insight by experiencing the customer journey firsthand.
• Join one of Canada's fastest-growing bubble tea brands with opportunities for career advancement across North America.
• Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and creativity are valued.

Availability

Flexibility to work weekends is required to support store visits, project launches, and operational initiatives.

Why Join Real Fruit Bubble Tea?

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
• Employee discount on Real Fruit Bubble Tea products.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects across Canada and the USA.
• Make a visible impact on a well-known and growing Canadian brand.

Salary Range: CAD $20.00 - CAD $25.00 per hour

Please note:

All job postings at Real Fruit Bubble Tea Inc. are intended to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

We’re committed to being transparent and fair about pay. The salary range provided is a guideline and not a guaranteed offer. Final compensation is determined based on the responsibilities of the role, market data, internal equity, and several individual factors, including overall and relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, expertise, and the location of the position.

AI Usage:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to help review and assess applications. These tools do not make final decisions. All screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions are made by our human resources and hiring team.

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Employment Type:

Full-time

Real Fruit Bubble Tea is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment selection process