New Home Interior Designer - Purchaser Design Associate

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The associate will assist purchasers with selecting interior and exterior finishes, reviewing upgrade options, and designing kitchen layouts. They will also coordinate with construction teams and trades while managing price requests and change orders.

Job details

At Claridge Homes, we are dedicated to quality and craftsmanship without compromise. Established in 1986 and located in Ottawa, ON, we pride ourselves on providing a healthy, diverse, and balanced work environment. Working with a team of over 250 full-time employees, top contractors and professionals, we have grown to become Ottawa’s largest land developer with residential communities, condos, retirement communities & the Andaz hotel in our portfolio! Our team is an invaluable part of our business, and we show it every day. We promote inclusion, balance and diversity and encourage the development of the skills and abilities of our employees supporting them in all areas of their personal and professional development. Join our innovative, passionate and dedicated team of highly regarded professionals and help us build the future of Ottawa together. Responsibilities: Review site instructions with purchasers Select all exterior and interior finishing’s with purchasers Review upgrade options with purchasers Design/redesign kitchen layouts Complete price requests Complete change orders Review architectural working drawings with purchasers Liaise with construction Liaise with Trades Job Qualifications: 1-3 years of similar work experience in design Previous New Home Builder experience is an asset Attention to detail Great customer service skills College/University education in Interior Desig, Interior Decorating, or a program related to architecture (a requirement, unless there is sufficient work experience in a similar position) English is a requirement but other languages are a strong asset. Strong proficiency in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office Suites ( particularly Gmail, Word, Excel, Google Sheets and Google Calendar) Able to work in a fast paced environment Independent, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Well organized, detail oriented and the ability to multi-task and coordinate various activities Claridge Homes is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-3 years of relevant design experience and a college or university education in Interior Design, Decorating, or architecture. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF is required, along with strong organizational and customer service skills.