Senior Interior Design Specialist

VANCOUVER OFFICE

We have an opportunity in our Vancouver office for a Senior Interior Designer to join our team.
Welcome to Kasian, where almost 40 years of design excellence has sparked a passion for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our passion is strengthening connections between people and places by creating built environments that inspire and improve lives. With offices across Canada, we leverage the experience of our 250+ Kasian team members to deliver innovative and unique design solutions in multiple market sectors: commercial, workplace, healthcare, senior living, industrial, transportation, post-secondary and other public opportunities.

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The Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Interior Designer (Healthcare) to complement our Vancouver office, where we are involved in exciting work across a range of building types, including commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, hospitality, public buildings, and healthcare. Experience in the Healthcare sector is essential.

Collaborate with leadership to direct and deliver high-quality interior design healthcare projects of varying scale and complexity. Provide technical expertise and design guidance to meet client objectives, while mentoring interior designers to support career growth and strengthen Kasian’s interior design capability.

Here’s what you’ll be doing at Kasian:Plan

• Take responsibility for the overall quality of the interior design product
• Act as or work with the Project Manager (PM) to create work plans, drawing lists, scope of services, budgets, and staffing requirements to deliver interior design solutions
• Establish and maintain interior design production standards and procedures
• Actively manage project fee budgets and costs to ensure profitability; draft fee agreements and contracts
• Develop innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes and function, which are reflective of client goals and within project budget
• Render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings

• Lead and participate in the Kasian design process, including creation of design concepts, presentation material, and submission documentation
• Chair design and production meetings
• Prepare and co-ordinate project schematic/conceptual designs
• Prepare layouts, sketches and space plans required to convey design intent
• Participate in strategic planning, client programming, and needs analysis phases
• Work with technical and contract administration staff to produce successful design development and contract documentation in alignment with Kasian’s standards of quality, project specifications, and client program and budget needs
• Work with authorities having jurisdiction to interpret and conform to codes and bylaws
• Coordinate and/or undertake the selection and specification of furniture systems, fixtures, and equipment
• Coordinate with project consultants and construction managers
• Oversee all aspects of contract administration
• Coordinate and/or undertake site deficiency review and installation inspections
• Approve, monitor, and manage all time spent on projects, expenses, and consultant invoices
• Maintain project records
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to intermediate and junior staff
• Keep current with innovative and forward-thinking design, including research on materials and products
• Apply thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines to incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects

• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design with 10 to 15 years of interior design experience
• Registration with a provincial regulatory board is a requirement
• Strong knowledge of current healthcare industry trends, as well as local industry manufacturers and representation
• Ability to prepare and complete a comprehensive interior design construction set of drawings
• Advanced design awareness and knowledge of interior design principles and elements
• Advanced understanding of the construction and construction administration process
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and by-laws
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in graphics software (Revit, AutoCad, SketchUp, Adobe Suite)
• Excellent graphic presentation and design layout skills
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Ability to present and negotiate with clients
• Be able to lead projects with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in delivering high-quality design solutions

• A creative and collaborative environment
• National project exposure and opportunity to support high-profile pursuits
• Mentorship and learning opportunities in business strategy and development
• Great downtown office location with easy access to public transport
• Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace