Junior Interior Designer

Junior Interior Designer at BGIS

The Junior Interior Designer at BGIS is an integral part of a team delivering essential Space Layout & Interior design, Functional Space Planning, and Furniture Procurement Support services. This role provides crucial support to senior resources in information gathering, space planning, and design development for complex projects. Additionally, the Junior Interior Designer will be responsible for producing working drawings for low-complexity design projects independently. This position involves collaboration with internal BGIS staff, clients, and external consultants to ensure the timely and successful implementation of TFMS Services and client project work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Service Delivery - Functional Planning Services

• Supports the Senior Workplace Strategist and other studio members in information gathering and functional planning activities.
• Develops stacking and blocking plans as well as detailed space requirements workbooks.
• Supports the development of room data sheets for typical and special purpose spaces, particularly drafting requirements and 3D modeling.
• Supports the delivery of information gathering workshops.
• Supports requirements documentation.

Service Delivery - Space Layout & Interior Design Services

• Works with other studio team members to apply information from the functional program through space layout and design activities to translate requirements into functional space layouts in AutoCAD.
• Supports the development of interior design and furniture concept documents, including research of materials/finishes, ordering samples, and obtaining technical information.
• Supports the development of digital presentations to communicate design concepts, options, and intent to aid client decision-making.
• Renders design ideas in the form of 3D renderings, work drawings, plans, models, and schemes using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Performs site verification, site measurements, furniture inventory, and equipment inventory.
• Delivers space planning services, including layouts for reconfigurations and minor modifications.
• Develops complete working drawing packages and specifications for low-complexity design projects in accordance with all applicable codes and standards under the direction of Intermediate and Senior designers.
• Provides other interior design services as required.
• Complies with all regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Incorporates sustainable practices, where practical, into project delivery, in accordance with client and BGIS processes.
• Supports the completion of technical assessments of client locations for strategic planning and programs.

Service Delivery - Furniture Procurement Support

• Supports the development of detailed furniture specifications and documentation required to procure furniture in accordance with client standards, requirements, supply arrangements, and procurement policies.
• Develops detailed workpoint typicals to communicate functional requirements, including 3D models.
• Supports the development of tender documents for the client.
• Supports the hand-off of delivery and installation of furniture to the MAC team and provides assistance as required through the implementation process.

Project Management Support

• Manages time on different tasks effectively and reports delays, barriers to progress, or schedule impacts to their project lead.
• Supports the development and management of project reporting materials.
• Reports progress to the project lead on a regular basis to support the effective management of project schedules and costs.

Relationship Management

• Maintains positive relations to meet client objectives.
• Effectively and proactively communicates with stakeholders, such as Clients, contractors, and project lead to ensure client satisfaction and BGIS’s success.
• Develops strong internal relationships with other lines of business to ensure alignment and promote integrated delivery of services – One BGIS.

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in interior design and documentation (1-5 years in an interior design role delivering interior design projects).
• Strong drafting and AutoCAD skills.
• Ability to develop 3D models and rendering using SketchUp, AutoCAD 3D, or other software.
• Working knowledge and understanding of building and fire codes, accessibility standards, and other industry standards such as LEED, WELL, or others.
• Ability to develop creative and functional interior design solutions in partnership with senior team members.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and visual) to effectively convey design information and intent, as well as general relationship and service delivery tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Software proficiencies: MS Excel, MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Publisher.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Working towards NCIDQ certification.
• BAID degree from a CIDA accredited post-secondary school or equivalent program.

Key skills/competency

• Interior Design
• Space Planning
• AutoCAD
• 3D Modeling
• Furniture Procurement
• Design Documentation
• Building Codes
• Client Relations
• Project Coordination
• Material Research