Gillian Gillies Interiors is looking for an Interior Designer with strong project management skills to join their team in Toronto. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about the industry – a keen devourer of shelter magazines, design books and a frequenter of places where inspiration can be found. Beauty and the joy & peace to be found in beautiful spaces needs to be at your very essence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all the moving parts and phases that come with working in high-end residential design.
• Represent the firm at meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors. An ability to not only relay design intent but hold that vision true throughout the entire design process is essential.
• Work closely with the Principal Designer and very quickly learn her design vision and brand aesthetic.
• Promptly and efficiently source products for our projects and be able to obtain accurate quotes based on our specifications, review them for accuracy and prepare client proposals.
• Prepare floor, space, and furniture plans and elevations in AutoCAD, and produce hand drawings or 3-D renderings that communicate clear design intent.
• Review and redline all shop drawings to ensure design intent.
• Create installation timelines, organize and oversee installations.
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients, showrooms and trades through frequent communication and status updates.
• Oversee/manage issues with contractors, vendors and clients. Identify and document problem /conflicts and determine solutions.
• Oversee photo shoots and assist with styling.
• Travel overseas for design shows as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Kind, considerate with a positive can-do attitude!
• Good taste and an incredible eye for reading colour hue.
• Knowledgeable about the industry – a keen devourer of shelter magazines, design books and a frequenter of places where inspiration can be found. Beauty and the joy & peace to be found in beautiful spaces needs to be at your very essence.
• Having travelled out with North America and experienced how other cultures live is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in project management and interior design. European experience is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, luxury residential projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to think on your feet.
• Knowledge and understanding of custom furniture design including case pieces, tables, upholstery, and window treatments.
• Being a self-starter, motivated and able to take ownership over tasks assigned is a must.
• Proficient in Auto-Cad, 3-D Rendering Software.
• Knowledge of DesignDocs is an asset, however, full training will be provided.
• Must have a drivers licence and your own car.

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Interior Designer at Gillian Gillies, please send your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate, as well as your favourite designs from your portfolio of work to studio@gilliangillies.com.