Senior Interior Designer

Job Description

<p>We create spaces people actually remember. The kind of restaurants, bars, and hospitality experiences that become part of the cultural fabric. With a growing portfolio across the GTA and beyond, including major national brands, we're adding a Lead Designer who can bring bold vision, fresh energy, and concept-driven design thinking to our team.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to shape the creative direction of projects from day one, working hand-in-hand with the Principal to develop concepts, source materials, craft presentations, and bring ideas to life for some of the most recognizable brands and restauranteurs.</p><p>If you're the designer who walks into a space and immediately sees the lighting story, the finishes narrative, and the "Instagrammable moment," we want to meet you.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead the early-stage design concept for hospitality and experiential projects, collaborating closely with the Principal from the first spark of an idea.</li><li>Source finishes, materials, lighting, and FF&E that bring the concept to life.</li><li>Prepare and deliver high-impact client presentations. You'll be in the room, leading the creative narrative with confidence.</li><li>Stay ahead of design trends and cultural shifts that shape hospitality experiences</li><li>Review drawings, ensure design intent is carried through coordination, and collaborate with technical and consultant teams (you won't be producing drawings or renderings).</li><li>Contribute to an environment of creativity, exploration, and inspiration across the studio.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For:</p><ul><li>10–12 years of experience in hospitality design or exceptionally strong conceptual experience in residential, retail, or other design sectors.</li><li>A portfolio that clearly demonstrates concept development, material/finish sourcing, moodboards, and creative storytelling.</li><li>Strong presentation skills, confident, articulate, and client-ready.</li><li>Sharp understanding of how people experience space: lighting, texture, flow, and emotionally resonant design moments.</li><li>Ability to read, review, and coordinate drawings with technical and consultant teams.</li><li>Software: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office; Photoshop is a strong bonus.</li><li>Someone who is plugged into trends and culture, from immersive experiences to the little details that make a space iconic.</li><li>Warm, collaborative working style and genuine excitement for creating memorable hospitality environments.</li></ul><p>What We Offer:</p><ul><li>Salary: $100–120K, depending on experience</li><li>Generous Vacation policy</li><li>100% employer-paid benefits plan</li><li>Studio Environment: In-office preferred for concept development, with hybrid flexibility and supportive working hours</li><li>Impact: Lead the creative vision for notable hospitality projects and help shape the future of the studio's design identity</li></ul><p>Send your resume and a portfolio that highlights your strongest conceptual and sourcing work. We're reviewing applications immediately.</p>