Junior Interior Designer

Contribute creatively to award-winning condominium common area projects from concept through installation as part of an experienced Toronto design studio.

As part of our studio, you will gain exposure to multiple areas of the business and the full lifecycle of projects, from early concepts through design development, documentation, procurement, and installations.

You will work alongside designers, leadership, clients, suppliers, and trades while contributing to projects from the earliest stages of design. Your ideas and design input will be welcomed throughout the project process, from early concepts to final installations.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to interior design concepts and presentations
• Prepare AutoCAD floor plans, elevations, and details
• Support preparation of construction documentation using AutoCAD
• Source furniture, art, finishes, fabrics, lighting, and equipment
• Prepare furniture selection sheets and presentation boards
• Assist with furniture budgets and procurement
• Coordinate with suppliers, trades, and consultants
• Attend site visits and client meetings
• Participate in furniture installations and accessory styling

A detailed responsibilities list is included at the end of this posting.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design
• 2–5 years experience preferred
• ARIDO member or Intern working toward membership
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience within the Toronto condominium industry preferred, particularly related to common area design and refurbishment
• Hospitality design experience considered an asset

Benefits \& Professional Development

• Comprehensive group benefits plan including a Health Spending Account
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Opportunities to participate in industry events, conferences, continuing education programs, and awards events

About The Wiklém Group of Companies

The Wiklém Group of Companies, including Wiklém Design Inc. and Wiklém Design+BUILD Inc., has been operating in Toronto for over 30 years.

Our award-winning firm specializes in condominium common area refurbishment, working with condominium corporations and property managers to reimagine and renew shared spaces. We also work with a select number of residential and new build clients. Our work focuses on creating thoughtful, beautiful, award-winning, and inspired spaces through a collaborative design and construction process.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio demonstrating your design work and AutoCAD drawing experience (PDF or link)
• Optional cover letter

We sincerely appreciate the interest of everyone who applies and will contact candidates selected to continue in the process.

Detailed Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a Senior or Intermediate Designer, you may contribute to:

• Developing interior design concepts
• Producing AutoCAD floor plans, elevations, and details
• Create renderings and/or collaborate with rendering artists
• Creating concept presentation materials and boards
• Sourcing furniture, art, finishes, fabrics, lighting, doors, and equipment
• Preparing furniture budgets, selection sheets, and presentation materials
• Participating in furniture installations and styling
• Assisting with addendums, site reports, meeting notes, and change orders
• Assisting with PowerPoint presentations
• Attending site visits and client meetings
• Ordering samples
• Maintaining project folders and documentation
• Assisting with project reconciliation when required
• Coordinate furniture and art deliveries.

Studio support responsibilities may include greeting visitors, shipping and receiving, organizing supplier presentations, maintaining the sample library, and participating in office functions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a portfolio demonstrating your design work and AutoCAD drawings? If so, please provide a link in your resume or cover letter.
• What is your earliest available start date?
• Do you have ARIDO registration or Internship?
• Do you have a degree or diploma in Interior Design?

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 3 years (required)
• Interior Design: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person