Interior Project Designer - Vancouver, BC, Canada - DIALOG

Description

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'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.

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.

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.

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
Lead and participate in projects through all phases; Engagement, Project Stat-up, Design and planning, Documentation and Construction
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
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; 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
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
Coordinate and/or undertake the preparation of required project documents, minutes, schedules, and specifications
Assist with establishing and maintaining project budgeting and scheduling
Participate and contribute to DIALOG's culture though mentorship and design thinking
Be interested in attending DIALOG events including social, culture and learning and development

Design Enthusiast:
Can create and translate concepts into uniquely experiential and functional design solutionsand isn't afraid to continuously challenge proposed outcomes
Excellent communication skills, team oriented, accountable, and highly motivated with a desire to contribute to the success of projects; Proven, well-rounded (or desired) experience in participating in client engagement processes from programming and conceptual design, design development, through to construction phases
Great project management and time management skills with the ability to look ahead and anticipate
A self-starter who is passionate about contributing to furthering the profession of Architecture and Design
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

$75,000 - $110,000 a year Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, continued growth through Learning & Development support, RRSP matching and competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.
DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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