Intermediate Interior Designer

B+H Architects•Toronto, ON

About The Position

CHIL is a boutique interior design studio specializing in hospitality, food & beverage, and multi-family residential projects. With studios in Vancouver, Toronto, and Hong Kong, CHIL delivers luxury design for global brands like Accor, Shangri-La, Fairmont, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons, as well as residential developments across North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. We are part of the SJ Group, which is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of over 60 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. Working from studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dubai, we are creating the framework around which people live their lives. Our ability to span across scales and levels of complexity is evidenced by our large portfolio of work ranging from the planning of entire regions and cities through to the shaping of public spaces, individual buildings and interiors - each requiring the coordination of talented multidisciplinary teams. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Requirements

Degree/Diploma from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program
4–6 years of experience in interior design (hospitality/multi-family preferred)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
Passionate, collaborative, and open to feedback

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ certification preferred (firm may support exam prep)
Revit experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Work with the team to produce compelling and informative presentations that exceed visual expectations through a good knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite software.
Ensure the work aligns with the design excellence standards set by the studio design.
Accompany senior colleagues to client meetings, being an effective presenter and representative.
Effectively coordinate with local suppliers, project consultants, client representatives, and team members to deliver project milestones.
With guidance, provide space planning that accurately reflects the Program, functional requirements and design considerations of the project, which meet local building code requirements.
Assist with the development of 2 and 3D design concepts, with emphasis on high quality renderings
Support internal teams on a variety of projects to our other industry clients.
Research, gather, recommend, and present to the team appropriate finishes and furnishings that capture the functional, aesthetic, environmental and budgetary requirements of the project, understanding how texture, light, colour and other factors interact to create an environment.
Prepare documentation for the selection, specification, procurement and installation of furnishings and equipment, including detailed layout drawings and schedules.
Produce Design Development & Contract Documents (plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules) primarily in AutoCAD.
Complete contract administration from tender through project close out with assistance from Project Manager and CA staff as required.
Must meet deadlines and ensure accuracy of all work produced
Have an understanding of construction, materials and methods
Develop and nuture supplier relationships and foster progression of new and current materials.
Maintain good client relationships through attentive and results-oriented service

Benefits

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team. Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us. If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.

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