Interior Designer - Calgary, AB, Canada - Brookfield Properties

Description

As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

We redefine how home and life come together for over 60 years. At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder within the Brookfield Properties family, we have had one goal in mind – to create the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning vibrant communities to the building of well-designed homes and commercial properties, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. Learn more .

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

As a member of Brookfield Residential, the Interior Designer is responsible to provide homeowners with an exceptional customer experience by assisting them with their Interior Selections. The Interior Designer provides support in proposing new innovative products to the offering and continuous improvement of the overall homeowner experience.

The role will ensure our homeowner's expectations are met or exceeded and reflected in clear concise documentation delivered in a timely manner with attention to detail and ultimately the customer's satisfaction.

Planning

Develop strong knowledge base in current interior design trends and customer needs

Provide collaborative suggestions to enhance and update product offering

Support Interior Design Lead in enhancing product offering

Maintenance & Onboarding

Maintain schedules and appointments for homeowner selections

Support in planning and maintenance of product samples

Maintain supplier and vendor relationships

Consistent communication with our homeowners and with all internal departments to ensure timelines are met

Provide budget-conscious alternatives to our homeowners or re-selections due to stock issues

Ensure feature home interior selections are current and meet our target demographic

Coordination

Provide prompt response to all communication requesting information or resolving field issues

Attend showhome walkthroughs for installation guidelines and familiarization of showhome product

Walk customer homes for installation guidelines and note potential product/installation concerns

Represent the Brookfield Residential brand and culture in a positive manner at all times

Liaison with Estimating for accuracy and timing of pricing requests

Attend product knowledge sessions with our Trade Partners

Administration

Ensure all homeowner Interior Selections are documented clearly

Ensure all upgraded product is documented on a change order with applicable cost

Ensure all documents are uploaded to the designated areas for processing

Ensure proper notification is given to all pertinent departments when a homeowner change request is processed

Book all homeowner selection meetings in a timely manner to maintain construction timelines

Document/photograph customer home walkthroughs and present to team to create inspirational discussions

Must Haves

Minimum 5 years experience in residential construction

Post-secondary education; specifically an Interior Design Degree/Diploma

Extensive product knowledge in latest design trends

Strong Computer Skills

Ability to sketch renderings or create a visual for homeowner expectation

Highly organized and detail oriented with great communication skills

Ability to create and maintain strong relationship with team, trade partners, and customers

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

Competitive compensation

Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

Paid parental leave

Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

Wellness and mental health resources

Pet insurance offering

A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

Location

Business

As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

We redefine how home and life come together for over 60 years. At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder within the Brookfield Properties family, we have had one goal in mind – to create the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning vibrant communities to the building of well-designed homes and commercial properties, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. Learn more .

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

As a member of Brookfield Residential, the Interior Designer is responsible to provide homeowners with an exceptional customer experience by assisting them with their Interior Selections. The Interior Designer provides support in proposing new innovative products to the offering and continuous improvement of the overall homeowner experience.

The role will ensure our homeowner's expectations are met or exceeded and reflected in clear concise documentation delivered in a timely manner with attention to detail and ultimately the customer's satisfaction.

Your Key Deliverables

Planning

• Develop strong knowledge base in current interior design trends and customer needs
• Provide collaborative suggestions to enhance and update product offering
• Support Interior Design Lead in enhancing product offering

Maintenance & Onboarding

• Maintain schedules and appointments for homeowner selections
• Support in planning and maintenance of product samples
• Maintain supplier and vendor relationships
• Consistent communication with our homeowners and with all internal departments to ensure timelines are met
• Provide budget-conscious alternatives to our homeowners or re-selections due to stock issues
• Ensure feature home interior selections are current and meet our target demographic

Coordination

• Provide prompt response to all communication requesting information or resolving field issues
• Attend showhome walkthroughs for installation guidelines and familiarization of showhome product
• Walk customer homes for installation guidelines and note potential product/installation concerns
• Represent the Brookfield Residential brand and culture in a positive manner at all times
• Liaison with Estimating for accuracy and timing of pricing requests
• Attend product knowledge sessions with our Trade Partners

Administration

• Ensure all homeowner Interior Selections are documented clearly
• Ensure all upgraded product is documented on a change order with applicable cost
• Ensure all documents are uploaded to the designated areas for processing
• Ensure proper notification is given to all pertinent departments when a homeowner change request is processed
• Book all homeowner selection meetings in a timely manner to maintain construction timelines
• Document/photograph customer home walkthroughs and present to team to create inspirational discussions

Must Haves

• Minimum 5 years experience in residential construction
• Post-secondary education; specifically an Interior Design Degree/Diploma
• Extensive product knowledge in latest design trends
• Strong Computer Skills
• Ability to sketch renderings or create a visual for homeowner expectation
• Highly organized and detail oriented with great communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationship with team, trade partners, and customers

Your Opportunity

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• RRSP program, contributions begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

About Us

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It's a feat that wouldn't be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don't simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.