Toronto
If you are a person who is looking for a challenge and you thrive in a fast pace environment, this is the right position for you. We are a rapidly growing creative design firm with plenty of opportunity to grow! With a niche in hospitality, the firms portfolio includes projects such as La Carnita, Paradise Theatre, Dailo, Baro and Sweet Jesus.
SDC is seeking a talented Senior Designer who has at least 8 years experience in hospitality and commercial design to join the team. The firm depends on the Senior Designer to carry out projects and lead the team. This is an opportunity to contribute to highly creative projects from concept to completion. The Senior Designer will show strong leadership and management abilities as they collaborate with their colleagues to design, execute and deliver exceptional projects and develop excellent client relationships.
Role and responsibilities
- Communicate your ideas through a variety of methods including verbal, written, sketches, 3D perspectives and AutoCAD
- Liaise with clients, architects, engineers and trades
- Assist in the development and implementation of new processes for the design team
- Analyze and collaborate closely with clients and owner of the firm for value engineering process to ensure projects are within budget
- Develop high-quality drawing and documentation sets that are clear, comprehensive and consistent
- Self initiative and detailed follow through
- Advanced experience in complex custom detailing
- With an ability to work on multiple projects, schedule and meet deliverables, you also have the ability to detail the design to allow for co-ordination, accurate pricing and construction
- Review final working drawing packages and document contemplated changes, site instruction, change orders
- Exceptional project management skills to ensure targeted schedules are met for all projects
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline driven environment
- Great teamwork skills and ability to work autonomously
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Experienced user of Excel, Outlook, PhotoShop, SketchUp, InDesign, AutoCAD
Management:
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the design team to ensure quality design is carried throughout projects
- Manage and supervise the team to ensure delivery of feasible design concepts
- Manage overall project scope for the design team
- Exhibit detail oriented project management skills
- Creation and management of project budgets and workback schedules to ensure the firm is delivering on time and on budget
- Manage and build team productivity in a positive manner by leading by example
- Run weekly status meetings with the team and clients to ensure project delivery
Leadership:
- Lead, motivate and communicate with all team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment
- Contribute to the development of systems and processes for improved design, technical quality and/or client service
- Create sound relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers to promote repeat business
Qualifications:
- You have successfully completed a degree in Interior Design
- A minimum of 8 years has been spent working on high end hospitality and commercial projects • Experience with global roll-outs is an asset
- NCDIQ is an asset