Senior Interior Design Specialist

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer to join our growing Ottawa studio and contribute to the continued growth of our local and practice wide portfolio. In this role, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our presence in the region and elevating the design direction of our projects. Lead, mentor, and inspire interdisciplinary project teams throughout all phases of Interior Design projects

Oversee project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, documentation, and adherence to professional and client standards

Champion the design vision by leading or supporting the development of functional programming, conceptual design, and detailed design documents

Prepare and oversee schematic and conceptual design drawings, space plans, layouts, sketches, and presentations that clearly communicate design intent

Deliver innovative, high-quality design solutions while fostering communication and coordination across internal teams, external consultants, and clients

Application of relevant codes, and standards throughout the design and documentation process

Prepare, monitor, maintain and co-ordinate project documents, including, schedules, specifications, and FF&E selection and documentation

Support construction administration activities, including periodic site attendance, responding to RFIs, and review of submittals, to ensure design intent is upheld

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related field, with 10+ years of experience leading projects

Experience working with government projects and ability to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance

Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office Suite

Skilled communicator who is team oriented, accountable, and effective at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and contractors

Experienced in preparing presentations and leading stakeholder engagement sessions to support design direction and project alignment

Bilingual in English and French

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.

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