Studio 1NINE1: Interior Designer - Intermediate - Freelance

Interior Designer is needed in Toronto, Canada.

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Client: Studio 1NINE1

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: Full Time, Freelance

About the Company:

Residential and Commercial Design Studio located in Toronto.

Job Title: Intermediate Interior Designer - Freelance

Opening for intermediate/senior interior designer experienced leading projects from conception to the final styling.

Job Description:

• Work in collaboration with the principal designer on project ideation, concept, and look & feel.
• Manage and oversee full project process after client approval of the Look & Feel.
• Development of interior design plans
• Overall layout (space planning)
• Furniture plan
• Lighting / Electrical Plan – including sourcing and specifying all lighting
• Plumbing plan – including sourcing and specifying all plumbing
• Custom millwork – including custom millwork design and specification
• Liaising with the AutoCad Technical designer on any changes/updates to the plans
• Development of Interior Décor plan:
• Furniture (custom and retail) – including sourcing… specifying
• All soft goods (drapery, toss cushions, rugs) – including sourcing, specifying
• Décor, Accessories, and Artwork – including sourcing and specifying
• Development of Project Interior Design Budget
• Keep accurate and precise estimate and records of all proposed elements
• Development of Design Plan to the Client(s) that includes:
• Workback schedule
• Layout
• Furniture/décor plan
• Lighting/electrical plan
• Reflected ceiling plan
• Plumbing plan
• Custom millwork
• Development of the contractor package that includes:
• Workback schedule
• Layout
• Furniture/decor plan
• Lighting/electrical plan
• Reflected ceiling plan
• Plumbing plan
• Custom millwork
• Development of the FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) for the contractor
• Work in collaboration with internal and external parties:
• Studio 1NINE1 operations lead
• Vendors and manufacturers
• Contractors
• All administrative tasks (order tracking and financial) to be managed via software (Design Docs, CLICKUP, Google Drive)

Other Important:

• Solutions orientated.
• Organized and detail-oriented. This world is 2% glamour and 98% details and admin.
• You are comfortable speaking to contractors on-site and conveying the design vision.
• You are comfortable with presenting your design ideas to clients, Studio 1NINE1 principal designers, and contractors.
• You are comfortable with picking up the phone and calling a vendor or client.

Background + Experience:

• Interior Design Or Decorating Degree/ Diploma
• Client-facing interior design experience a must (4+ years)
• Conceptual design and presentation experience through AutoCAD or other 3D programs an asset
• Ability to hand sketch an asset
• Strong administrative background with understanding of general business accounting principles
• Proficiency in Design Docs an asset
• Takes initiative and can work with minimal direction
• Very strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Proficient in all office related software (Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GoogleDocs)
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and cell phone

Other requirements:

• During working hours/days – must be available to answer email, phone calls, and/or text in a timely manner

Compensation:

• $35-40/hr paid as a freelancer – note this is a position that is project based – estimated duration of each project is 12-14 weeks @ 20hrs per week. Projects may run longer and concurrent projects may likely be offered.