Bilingual Intermediate Interior Designer

Description

• Selects materials according to design standards and budget.
• Undertake Space Planning responsibilities, as required.
• Acts as first point of contact, collecting information from clients and internal team members and conducts site visits to understand clients’ spaces / spatial requirements, deficiencies, business adjacencies, workflow, constraints and opportunities.
• Renders design ideas in the form of 3-D renderings, work drawings, plans, models, and schemes using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Makes recommendations or decisions on architecture, application design, standards and process improvements in line with client needs and requirements.
• Performs work with minimum supervision, and work is assigned in terms of technical objectives.
• Produces sample boards for presentation to clients.
• Assists with RFP bid document submissions
• Supports management on large and/or unique assignments as required.
• Develop client case studies for Marketing materials
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with vendors. Monitors work progress and oversee vendor performance to ensure quality completion.
• Gains approval of project designs by internal business representatives and Project Managers
• Assists in the development of documentation and implementation of design processes, policies, and procedures.
• Supports interior design activities including needs analysis, programming, work process analysis, stacking, blocking, finishes selection, design options, estimating, sample boards, specification writing, tender drawing creation, renderings, contractor management, deficiency identification and problem solving, and interfacing with CAFM as required.
• Assists in Developing and preparing material cost estimates, project specifications and tender documents. Creates schedules while monitoring progress against timelines.
• Estimates and prioritizes work to maximize value while taking into account risk, effort and dependencies.
• Manages expectations and needs of client user groups without compromising client or Brookfield GIS objectives.
• Complies with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Develops design concepts that meet client needs and with consideration to work process, culture, project implementation plans, serviceability, sustaining costs, environmental considerations (LEED), impact to related building systems and other project specific conditions. Executes design projects within pre-established budget, time and architectural program limitations.
• Prepares technical documentation (e.g., user guides, technical specifications).
• Applies applicable building codes (e.g. egress and life safety) and liaise with local authorities as required, for purpose of gaining layout approvals.
• Raises impediments, risks, and issues as early as possible and work with the team to mitigate as needed.
• Incorporates sustainable practices, where practical, into space planning delivery, in accordance with company processes.
• Responds quickly to client requests. Ensures proper and timely reporting and systems inputs.
• Attends internal and external team meetings and provides status updates as required.
• Provides support, guidance and production assurance for complex or urgent problems.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation, documentation and report writing skills.
• Awareness of building issues, building and safety codes, the range of relevant products and materials, ergonomics, LEED, Bill 124 and applicable industry standards and regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, mechanical and electrical space impacts .
• Results-oriented with strong client service / management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of project management, design, move management, construction and scheduling as well as knowledge of various furniture systems, interiors, materials, and finishes.
• Ability to financially assess proposed office relocations / changes including estimating / forecasting skills.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design
• Software proficiencies related to the assignment – MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; AutoCAD; CAFM; etc.
• Awareness of cost estimating and project specification writing
• Knowledge of and experience with industry standards, applicable building codes and regulations, including LEED
• Effective client service skills with ability to manage client expectations or redirect to supervisor as needed
• Ability to assist with RFP bid document submissions.
• Interior design and documentation expertise
• Ability to develop creative but functional interior design solutions to solve Client issues
• 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• Strong client service / management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Thorough knowledge of building code
• Experience in facilities office planning and general knowledge of real estate business. General understanding of leasing structures and operating costs

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance