Job Description

• Interior Design

Work Setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Estimate cost of projects and prepare detailed specifications
• Manage business or office
• Work with other disciplines
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• National Council for Interior Design Qualification
• Provincial or territorial Interior Design Certification
• Membership in a provincial or territorial interior design association
• Registered Interior Designer
• Professional interior designer
• Home decorating course
• Interior decorator (residential) certificate
• Interior designer technical certificate

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• 3D graphic software
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of Specialization

• Interior design (general)
• Architectural design
• Kitchen
• Furniture design
• Residential
• Construction
• Government department and/or agency

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Willing to travel

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Own Tools/Equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Cellular phone
• Equipment

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week