Interior Designer

Who we areWith locations in Calgary, Victoria, and Tofino; Little Giant has 25+ years of experience delivering world-class architecture and design projects, both locally and globally.We are a team of architects and designers crafting well-considered architecture and interiors from the smallest detail to the greatest vision. We appreciate the man-made and the natural, the well crafted and the wild-grown, the infinite landscape and the intimacy of human space.We are modernists. We look to film, art, music. We draw from nature. We contemplate the small detail. We imagine the broad landscape. We prefer the timeless, the poetic, the understated, the sublime. We craft experiences and weave narratives. We are insatiably curious. We tell stories through buildings, spaces, objects.Our work defines us as Little Giants.What we are looking forLittle Giant is seeking Intermediate or Senior Interior Designers to join our team. Our ideal candidate has experience in Hospitality design (restaurants & hotels), Multi-Family Residential and/or High End custom residential with a proven track record.We are looking for a well-rounded individual who has a lifestyle focused approach, with pragmatism of business and technical expertise in construction.Success in this role is measured by your exceptional level of service for our clients, written and verbal communication, ability to work in a team setting, demonstration of rigor in your work and your ability to adapt as changes occur.Studioo Fosters an environment of mutual respect and passion for design among team members.o Facilitates collaboration; engages ideas and input of others.o Oversees the quality and technical assignments (including drawings standards and building code review and application)o Ambassador and teacher of Little Giant’s processes, values, and goalso Active and ongoing mentoring of studio teamo Assists with developing continuing education opportunities (site visits, lectures, etc.) to educate and inspire design team.o Support office design reviews and critiques.o Support implementation of innovative technologies, processes and practices and employee development solutions that position the company as a leader in the field.o Able to build long term, ongoing relationships with clients that lead to repeat business.Projecto Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, & Enscape.o Has strong design sensibilities and acumen and adept at creating and developing conceptual ideaso Strong graphic presentation skillso Displays a high level of creativity and innovation with a strong understanding of practical requirements of the building industryo Assists Senior project team members in order to achieve project objectives and schedule.o Assists with external coordination meetings and assigns tasks to external project team members to achieve project objectives and scheduleo Takes part in the completion of construction documents for the project. Assists with quality and technical assignments (including drawings standards and building code review and application)o Assists with contract administration and coordination with internal and external project teamo Is fully conversant and teaches Little Giant’s processes throughout the projecto Is capable of working on a variety of projects simultaneouslyo Strong understanding of the Building Codes applicable to projects in their respective jurisdictionso Strong material and product sourcing skillso Excellent written and verbal communication skillsKey Success Measureso Delivering projects that meet project goals, fee and scheduleo Meeting monthly billing targets for yourself and your project teamso Project team development, growth and effectivenesso Client satisfaction and development of ongoing relationshipsExperience o 4+ years of relevant experience (Intermediate)o NCIDQ certification (or taking steps towards certification) considered an assetWhat we offer o A fun, collaborative, seaside studio amongst likeminded creative thinkerso Exposure to highly creative and top caliber design projects across multiple project typeso Social events and fun team cultureo Competitive salary based on level of experienceo Additional birthday vacation day, in addition to annual vacation dayso Annual health spending accounto Annual team retreatsPlease note that this role is a full-time position in our Victoria studio (Brentwood Bay). Remote candidates would be considered for the right candidate. If this sounds like you, we would love to meet! Please send your portfolio, resume, and cover letter to info@littlegiant-studio.com, with the subject line Interior Designer.Please note that we thank you for your application, but due to the volume of applicants we receive, only those considered for an interview will be contacted for next steps. We are proud equal opportunity employers at Little Giant, and we welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.