Interior Designer
Vancouver, BC
Interior Design – Interior Designer /
Full Time /
Hybrid
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 collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and do-gooders, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. 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, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.
Explore our studios and join us!
Our interior design team is a group of human-centric, design-thinking individuals who strive to design inspirational and transformative spaces that make every day extraordinary. Our design team approaches each space as an opportunity to create experiences that enhance our client’s culture, improve the health and wellbeing of the occupants and communities, and one that leaves a lasting impression on those who inhabit the space. They are passionate, collaborative team players who love to have fun while continuously working together to create the best outcomes with a future-focused approach. We are a fast-paced environment that values work-life balance and flexibility. We are in the business of creating built environments and elevating our cities and are working with people interested in participating in those communities through diversity of experience.
How you'll make a difference:
- Work with an integrated project team to develop design solutions that are unique to each project
- Be able and interested in working on various scales and typologies of projects
- Build and maintain great client relationships with internal and external clients
- Communicate and coordinate required design through engagement and programming, concept/schematic design phases, space planning development, and technical drawings and detailing from early conceptual stages through to final completion
- Communicate and coordinate with an integrated team of internal and external project consultants, specialty consultants, contractors, and manufacturers/product representatives
- Contribute and prepare presentations for internal and external meetings; render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings
- Responsible to apply building code and construction regulation knowledge and prepare project specific building code analysis
- Responsible for selection and specification of furniture, finishes, equipment, and accessories; preparation of FF+E documents
- Attend on-site visits and field reviews and direct contractors and vendors as required
- Coordinate and undertake site deficiency reviews and installation reviews
- Participate in drawing reviews and quality assurance reviews
- Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
- Prepare work plans and develop strategies to achieve work plan targets
- Coordinate and/or undertake the preparation of required project documents, minutes, schedules, and specifications
- Assist with establishing and maintaining project budgeting and scheduling
- Provide mentorship to other DIALOG’ers
- Coach team members both formally and informally
- Be interested in attending DIALOG events including social, culture and learning and development
Lead and participate in projects through all phases; Engagement, Project Stat-up, Design and planning, Documentation and Construction
Take on the appropriate project management and delivery tasks to lead and/or contribute the success of projects in terms schedule, budget, design excellent and client/project objectives
Participate and contribute to DIALOG’s culture though mentorship and design thinking
Who you are:
- Design Enthusiast: Can create and translate concepts into uniquely experiential and functional design solutions and isn’t afraid to continuously challenge proposed outcomes
- Growth Mindset: A high achiever with a desire to grow and learn both personally and professionally
- Proactive Communicator: Excellent communication skills, team oriented, accountable, and highly motivated with a desire to contribute to the success of projects; isn’t scared to contribute and have autonomy
- Independent: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, multitask, prioritize work, adapt quickly to changing work demands, complete tasks quickly and efficiently, meet deadlines; we are a fast-paced environment
- Client Focused: Proven, well-rounded (or desired) experience in participating in client engagement processes from programming and conceptual design, design development, through to construction phases
- Organized: Great project management and time management skills with the ability to look ahead and anticipate
- Entrepreneurial Approach: A self-starter who is passionate about contributing to furthering the profession of Architecture and Design
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
- 5+ years of experience as an interior designer, with strong knowledge, creativity, and experience of the design process
- NCIDQ certificated is an asset
- Proficient skills in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Experience with Rhino is an asset
- A comprehensive knowledge of building codes and construction regulations Project management and contract administration experience is required
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
At DIALOG, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world. We encourage you to apply!
Perks & Benefits
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.
Professional Development
DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. 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.
