Junior Interior Designer

About B+H Architects and SJ Group

B+H Architects is a global, award-winning firm with over 70 years of experience in delivering innovative architectural and interior design solutions. As part of the SJ Group, a collective of problem solvers for the built environment, we are committed to creating a smart and sustainable future. SJ Group, headquartered in Singapore, comprises 16,000 global professionals across its member companies, operating in over 120 offices worldwide. We provide multidisciplinary consultancy services across various sectors, including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, and hospitality.

The Opportunity

Our Toronto studio is seeking a highly motivated Junior Interior Designer to join our Interiors Practice, with a focus on corporate workspace design. We are looking for a creative, success-driven individual who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, eager to contribute to a diverse, multi-disciplinary, and globally-reaching firm. This role involves effective interaction and collaboration with a wide range of service providers, including architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to create compelling proposals and presentations.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues, acting as an effective presenter and representative.
• Provide space planning that aligns with program requirements, functional needs, and design considerations, ensuring compliance with building codes.
• Contribute to the development of 2D and 3D design concepts, with a focus on high-quality renderings.
• Research, recommend, and present appropriate finishes and furnishings that meet functional, aesthetic, environmental, and budgetary project requirements, considering the interplay of texture, light, and color.
• Assist in preparing documentation for the selection, specification, procurement, and installation of furnishings and equipment, including detailed layout drawings and schedules.
• Aid in producing DD & Contract Documents (plans, elevations, sections, and schedules) using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Understand project plans, life safety issues, building codes, and other technical aspects; possess knowledge in design, drawing details, finishes, building materials, specifications, codes, technical drawing, contract administration, and business practices.
• Assist with permit tender applications as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Degree or diploma from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a recognized Interior Design or Architectural firm.
• Membership with ARIDO (or other relevant regulatory body).
• NCIDQ certification (attained or in progress).
• LEED Green Associate certification (attained or in progress).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, Windows (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), and 3D graphic programs such as Enscape, Sketch-up, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• A strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative projects, particularly in Workplace design; Hospitality and/or Healthcare design experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated involvement in the Interior Design industry through volunteer work or participation in ARIDO or IDC events/committees.
• Technically adept, with the ability to learn and master new software and applications.
• Highly proficient with REVIT for both planning and 3D modeling.
• Self-directed, capable of working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Open to receiving coaching, assimilating feedback, and learning quickly.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, passion, and patience.

Our Firm

B+H is a globally recognized, award-winning, full-service design firm renowned for its excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise, and the execution of complex, large-scale projects. With a 70-year legacy of design innovation, we bring extensive knowledge, skill, and agility to benefit every client. We are dedicated to creating high-performance, sustainable communities, buildings, and environments that surpass client expectations, enhance human well-being, and promote planetary health. We believe in the transformative power of design to elevate lives and are committed to delivering environments that consistently exceed client expectations.

Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, our interdisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists merge strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with creative human energy. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies. We foster creativity by embracing the human element in the design process, allowing for exploration and innovation before refining ideas into polished, client-ready projects. We encourage individuals who are eager to explore new ideas, embrace bold concepts, and let the best ideas prevail. If you're motivated to push boundaries and create unprecedented work, we want you.

For more information, visit https://bharchitects.com/en/.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our values at B+H. A diverse workforce enriches our perspectives and creativity, benefiting our clients, communities, and colleagues. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, upholding equity, diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in our services and work environments. B+H Architects is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals belonging to groups historically facing barriers, including but not limited to Indigenous, Black, and racialized peoples, individuals with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests; all information will be kept confidential.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support, such as receiving application materials in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team. Your application experience is important to us, and we welcome feedback on how we can improve. We are happy to provide any further information to help you make an informed decision about joining our team.

Agency Policy

Please note that unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted via our website or directly to SJ Group employees' personal email addresses will be considered the property of Robert Bird Group, and we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions. To be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency, a formal written agreement with SJ Group's Recruitment Team is required.

Key skills/competency

• Junior Interior Designer
• Interior Design
• Space Planning
• 3D Design Concepts
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Corporate Workspace Design
• Client Meetings
• Presentation Skills
• Design Documentation