Interior Designer

Join Our Team! SSDG is looking to hire A Junior or Intermediate Interior designer with minimum 1 year experience. Do you absolutely live and breathe all things interior design? Do you excel working both collaboratively as well as independently? Do you prioritize office culture and well-being above everything else? You sound alot like an SSDG-er. We are looking for an AMAZING interior designer to join our crew and we would love to talk. Who We Are: Inspired by passion and driven by purpose, we create transformative interiors.

As Vancouver’s largest interior design firm (as of 2022), our talent is leading the way in breadth ofknowledge and depth of skill. At SSDG, many of our designers are Registered Interior Designers who holdmembership with the Interior Design Institute of BC. It’s a product of our culture of continualimprovement and a testament to the level of consistent excellence we pride ourselves in delivering. Guided by an award-winning leadership team, those diverse experiences empower us to think outside ofthe proverbial box.

Where others fall short, we transfer insights and innovations across industries andprojects, devising solutions that deliver on our promise of uplifting the spaces that are the bedrock of yoursuccess. Who You Are:

You LOVE interior designYou are keen to learn, be challenged, and growYou enjoy company culture events, such as Friday wine time, chocolate Thursdays, Wednesdaybreakfasts, and a variety of team events throughout the yearYou are a self-starter who thrives from being given space to explore the design processYou believe that design is a collaboration between client and designer, working towards the best solution for the end-userYou are a team player, sharing ideas and solutions, supporting and encouraging your colleaguesYou love to laugh, chat, and make supportive friendships with your colleaguesYou have the ability to build great relationships with suppliers, contractors, and consultantsYou keep your eye on the big picture, with a goal of completing your project both on time and on budgetYou multi-task with ease, balancing multiple projects at a timeYou can put together and deliver a persuasive presentation, both visually and verballyYou are a visionary with a solid foundation and understanding of the detailsYou find leader mentorship very important to you (we have the most supportive, encouraging, and understanding leaders at our firm – just ask our team!)What You'll Do:

Development of creative design directions for projects – the opportunities are endless!Design, create and optimize 3D concept layouts in SketchUp for projects based on customer wants and needsCoordination and communication with all members of the project team including client, contractor, trades, suppliers, and consultants (electrical, mechanical, etc.

)Programming, space planning, contract documentation, contract administrationDevelop and maintain project schedule and budgetSelection and specification of FF&EBe a strong asset to the project team through excellent organization and people skills in addition to working independentlyAttend site for progress and deficiency reviewsA thorough review of all construction documents for quality assuranceEstablish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationshipsSkills and Knowledge:

Degree or Diploma in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited schoolExperience using Sketchup and AutoCAD (Revit is great too!)Proficiency working with Microsoft Office - including PowerPointExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Experience with a range of commercial interior design, with an emphasis on workplace designBC Building Code understanding. If only a foundation, knowing where to find the information, how to find it, and when to ask the right questions.  Benefits and Culture Base competitive salary plus performance bonuses $50,000 - $80,000 based on experience.

Extended health and dental benefitsPaid vacation and personal/sick daysPaid leave between Christmas and New Year – called SSDG DaysSummer Days – enjoy an extra day off in June, July, and August, making each second weekenda long weekend all summer longFlexibility in personal timeCareer development and growth program (Education fund for career development)Friday wine time where we mingle and unwindWeekly project status meeting with breakfast provided Work in a bright and spacious open office space, with great natural lightingCentral downtown office, close to Granville Skytrain station and restaurants/shoppingAccess to amenity space (showers, gym, and bike lockers)Annual staff appreciation + various team building eventsFun work environment and great firm culture… need we say more?How To Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume/CV, and your portfolio via email to careers@ssdg. com.  We thank everyone who applies, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.