Interior Designer (Intermediate)

MGA I Michael Green Architecture • Vancouver, BC

44d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate Interior Designer to join our Vancouver team and take on exciting new projects across a diverse spectrum of unique and meaningful projects.
Michael Green Architecture (MGA) is a Vancouver-based architecture and design studio creating innovative, sustainable projects that push the boundaries of technology and construction. Our work spans more than 20 countries and 400+ projects, from private homes and cultural installations to residential master plans and university campuses, all designed with people and the planet in mind.
At MGA, we’re curious, creative people designing spaces that matter. We’re internationally recognized for our leadership in mass timber and low-carbon design, delivering some of the most significant timber buildings in the world. Our work includes Google’s mass timber workplace in California, the Royal BC Museum Collections and Research building, and a cultural hub in Sweden. Recognized with four Governor General’s Medals and named Architizer’s 2025 Best Global Sustainable Firm, we’re driven by a simple belief: design shapes how we live and the future we leave behind.
Design should do more than look good. It should change lives. The spaces we create bring people together, support healthier futures, and spark everyday joy. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team shaping real impact here at home and around the world.
Our projects are diverse, meaningful, and full of opportunities to stretch your creativity. A sample of our ongoing projects include:
A surf pool clubhouse
Gulf Island hotel
Headquarters for an electric boat company
An airport terminal and restaurant
A reimagined children’s library
Headquarters for an innovative non-profit focused on youth health and research
A new 75-room Ronald McDonald House to support families at BC Children’s Hospital
Collaborations with First Nations communities on daycares, schools, youth spaces, and recreation centres
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Canada and be based in Vancouver BC, offering a unique blend of design culture, community, and access to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country. Registration with AIBC, or eligibility for registration in British Columbia, is required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of interior design experience (public, commercial, or institutional is an asset)
• CIDA-accredited degree; NCIDQ completed or in progress
• Strong design, graphic, and technical skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite
• Experience producing full drawing sets and coordinating with consultants
• Working knowledge of building codes (BCBC and beyond)
• A strong eye for finishes, lighting, fixtures, and furniture
• Organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator
• Comfortable adapting to evolving tools and workflows, including AI

Nice To Haves

• RHAFC knowledge is an asset
• Proactive, takes ownership, and spots issues before they escalate

Responsibilities

• Jumping into complex, high-profile Interior Design projects both local and abroad
• Working side-by-side with our interior design team to bring ideas to life, from concept sketches to final details on-site
• Collaborating closely with our architecture team from the early stages in a fully integrated design process
• Creating stunning presentations, developing interior schedules, and leading FF&E selections
• Producing full interior drawing sets in Revit; coordinated, accurate, and well-crafted
• Work together with clients, consultants, vendors, contractors, and the rest of our talented MGA team
• Mentoring junior designers and contributing to a contributing to a studio culture where everyone gets better
• Being an ambassador for MGA, representing our design values in client meetings, at industry events, and in the quality of everything we put our name on

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.
• Adventure Bonus: Our one-of-a-kind annual bonus is designed to fund experiences that stretch you, challenge you, and get you out into the world.
• Growth: Access to mentorship from senior design leaders, involvement in high-profile projects, and a clear path toward greater project ownership, leadership and responsibility.
• Studio culture: A fun, collaborative environment with regular design reviews, team events, and a genuine commitment to each other's development shaping the future of architecture and design.
• Industry engagement: We actively support participation in conferences, awards submissions, and professional development.
• Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees