Senior Interior Designer (Healthcare)

Welcome to Kasian, where over 38 years of design excellence have sparked a passion for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our passion is strengthening connections between people and places by creating built environments that inspire and improve lives. With offices across Canada, we leverage the experience of our 250+ Kasian team members to deliver innovative and unique design solutions in multiple market sectors: commercial, workplace, healthcare, senior living, industrial and public.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Interior Designer to complement our Vancouver office, where we are involved in exciting work across a range of building types including commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, hospitality, public buildings, and healthcare.

You will manage the interior design direction on several concurrent projects and provide project leadership. Assist with business development and present to clients. Mentor and coach intermediate and junior interior designers. Responsibilities may include project management and contract administration. Healthcare experience is essential.

Here’s what you’ll be doing at Kasian:

Plan

Take responsibility for the overall quality of the interior design product

Act as or work with the Project Manager (PM) to create work plans, drawing lists, scope of services, budgets, and staffing requirements to deliver interior design solutions

Establish and maintain interior design production standards and procedures

Actively manage project fee budgets and costs to ensure profitability, draft fee agreements and contracts

Develop innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes and functions which are reflective of client goals and within the project budget

Render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings

Deliver

Lead and participate in the Kasian design process including the creation of design concepts, presentation material, and submission documentation

Chair design and production meetings

Prepare and coordinate project schematic/conceptual designs

Prepare layouts, sketches and space plans required to convey design intent

Participate in strategic planning, client programming, and needs analysis phases

Work with technical and contract administration staff to produce successful design development and contract documentation in alignment with Kasian’s standards of quality, project specifications, and client program and budget needs

Work with authorities having jurisdiction to interpret and conform to codes and bylaws

Co-ordinate and/or undertake the selection and specification of furniture systems, fixtures, and equipment

Coordinate with project consultants and construction managers

Oversee all aspects of contract administration

Coordinate and/or undertake site deficiency review and installation inspections

Approve, monitor, and manage all time spent on projects, expenses, and consultant invoices

Maintain project records

Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to intermediate and junior staff

Keep current with innovative and forward-thinking design including research on materials and products

Apply thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines to incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects

What you bring to Kasian:

Diploma or Degree in Interior Design

NCIDQ certification is preferred,

10 to 15 years of interior design experience, with 5 years minimum in healthcare projects.

Strong knowledge of current industry trends as well as local industry manufacturers and representation

Ability to prepare and complete a comprehensive interior design construction set of drawings

Advanced design awareness and knowledge of interior design principles and elements

Advanced understanding of construction and construction administration process

Knowledge of applicable building codes and by-laws

Permit application knowledge,

Strong knowledge and proficiency in graphics software (Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Adobe Suite)

Excellent graphic presentation and design layout skills

Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills

Ability to develop and maintain client relationships

Ability to present to, and negotiate with clients

Excellent problem-solving skills

Be able to lead projects with minimal supervision

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in delivering high-quality design solutions

Salary starts at $78,000 + per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, and skill set.

This opportunity is an exceptional career fit for a candidate with long-term ambitions to contribute to one of Canada’s top architectural practices. If you are looking to be part of a progressive environment and deliver innovative projects, we’d like to hear from you. Please feel free to submit your resume directly to