Senior Interior Designer
Top Benefits
About the role
Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
At Northland Properties, we’re on a mission to build spaces where people come together. We believe in thinking differently, sparking connections, and building strong relationships. We challenge the status quo by partnering our design, construction, and operations groups to create beautifully designed structures and interior spaces, shaped by a deep understanding of context and culture, enhancing how people interact with their environment. We just happen to provide great places to sleep and eat!
Want to come and work with us? We’re looking for a Senior Interior Designer who shares our passion for bringing people together. The role requires extensive experience in interior design for hotels and restaurants, combined with strong project leadership and mentoring abilities.
Working closely with our owners and leadership group, our Senior Interior Designer will:
- Mentor and guide design team members
- Lead design development for active ‘new build’ and ‘renovation’ projects
- Monitor design projects for alignment to local, national, and international codes, and to Northland Properties standards.
- Lead and guide development of design concepts and schematics, including:
- Interior space visualization, concept development, and rendering
- Space and furniture plan programming
- FF&E selection, specification, and documentation
- Supplier resourcing
- Visual presentation development
- Owner and Executive Management presentations
- Lead and support the development of comprehensive Interior Design Plan Sets
- Collaborate with internal project teams on progressive development of architectural design, interior design, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and project reports.
- Coordinate integration of interior design deliverables across all in-house disciplines, including Architecture, Procurement, Construction, and Operations.
- Manage project administration, coordinate project meetings, and facilitate communication.
- Lead department initiatives in support of the growth and development of our culture
- Additional responsibilities, aligned to typical interior design development at a senior level for new build and renovation projects in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other residential/commercial property types
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, or a related discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in interior design, with a focus on hospitality design for hotels and restaurants
- Knowledge of Canadian and US Building Codes, Fire and Safety Codes, the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and the American Disabilities Act (ADA), as related to hospitality interior design
- Proven experience developing detailed interior design and construction drawing packages, with a strong technical background
- Experience leading and/or managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong ability to meet deadlines
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing large-scale hospitality projects
- Proficiency in interior design software, including AutoCAD and Revit
- General software proficiency in the Microsoft 365 platform, including Planner / Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Compensation & Benefits Northlands compensation offerings are grounded in a philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Our typical hiring range for this position is from $82,000 - $95,000 annually, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
Other Components Of Our Total Rewards Offerings Include
- Support of career development
- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Saving and retirement plan matching
- Generous perks and discounts
In-person collaboration and connection are important to our culture. Work is performed in our Vancouver office, at least 4 days per week.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
- You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.
At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.
About Sandman Hotel Group
Be part of Canada's most successful hospitality story with Sandman Hotel Group. Motivated by his family's long-time legacy of taking care of people, our founder Bob Gaglardi opened the first Sandman Inn in 1967 in Smithers, BC, with a vision to build hotels where families could come together and enjoy the best in customer service. Today, our portfolio of hotels includes three tiers: Economy, Select and Premium, with 57 destinations in Canada, three in the United Kingdom, and one in the United States (Plano, Texas). And, we’re always looking to expand our great services to other places cities we want to call home.
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Prenez votre place dans l'histoire de l'hôtellerie la plus réussie au Canada, avec le Groupe hôtelier Sandman. Motivé par une tradition familiale de longue date axée sur le soin des autres, notre fondateur Bob Gaglardi a ouvert le premier Sandman Inn en 1967 à Smithers, (C.-B.), avec la vision de construire des hôtels où les familles pourraient se réunir et profiter du meilleur service client. Aujourd'hui, notre portefeuille d'hôtels comprend trois catégories : Économie, Sélect et Premium, avec 57 destinations au Canada, trois au Royaume-Uni et une à Plano (Texas) aux États-Unis. Nous continuons à agrandir ce portefeuille et étendre nos services exceptionnels dans de nouvelles destinations où nous aimerions créer de nouveaux ‘chez nous’.
Senior Interior Designer
Top Benefits
About the role
Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
At Northland Properties, we’re on a mission to build spaces where people come together. We believe in thinking differently, sparking connections, and building strong relationships. We challenge the status quo by partnering our design, construction, and operations groups to create beautifully designed structures and interior spaces, shaped by a deep understanding of context and culture, enhancing how people interact with their environment. We just happen to provide great places to sleep and eat!
Want to come and work with us? We’re looking for a Senior Interior Designer who shares our passion for bringing people together. The role requires extensive experience in interior design for hotels and restaurants, combined with strong project leadership and mentoring abilities.
Working closely with our owners and leadership group, our Senior Interior Designer will:
- Mentor and guide design team members
- Lead design development for active ‘new build’ and ‘renovation’ projects
- Monitor design projects for alignment to local, national, and international codes, and to Northland Properties standards.
- Lead and guide development of design concepts and schematics, including:
- Interior space visualization, concept development, and rendering
- Space and furniture plan programming
- FF&E selection, specification, and documentation
- Supplier resourcing
- Visual presentation development
- Owner and Executive Management presentations
- Lead and support the development of comprehensive Interior Design Plan Sets
- Collaborate with internal project teams on progressive development of architectural design, interior design, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and project reports.
- Coordinate integration of interior design deliverables across all in-house disciplines, including Architecture, Procurement, Construction, and Operations.
- Manage project administration, coordinate project meetings, and facilitate communication.
- Lead department initiatives in support of the growth and development of our culture
- Additional responsibilities, aligned to typical interior design development at a senior level for new build and renovation projects in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other residential/commercial property types
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, or a related discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in interior design, with a focus on hospitality design for hotels and restaurants
- Knowledge of Canadian and US Building Codes, Fire and Safety Codes, the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and the American Disabilities Act (ADA), as related to hospitality interior design
- Proven experience developing detailed interior design and construction drawing packages, with a strong technical background
- Experience leading and/or managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong ability to meet deadlines
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing large-scale hospitality projects
- Proficiency in interior design software, including AutoCAD and Revit
- General software proficiency in the Microsoft 365 platform, including Planner / Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Compensation & Benefits Northlands compensation offerings are grounded in a philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Our typical hiring range for this position is from $82,000 - $95,000 annually, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
Other Components Of Our Total Rewards Offerings Include
- Support of career development
- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Saving and retirement plan matching
- Generous perks and discounts
In-person collaboration and connection are important to our culture. Work is performed in our Vancouver office, at least 4 days per week.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
- You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.
At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.
About Sandman Hotel Group
Be part of Canada's most successful hospitality story with Sandman Hotel Group. Motivated by his family's long-time legacy of taking care of people, our founder Bob Gaglardi opened the first Sandman Inn in 1967 in Smithers, BC, with a vision to build hotels where families could come together and enjoy the best in customer service. Today, our portfolio of hotels includes three tiers: Economy, Select and Premium, with 57 destinations in Canada, three in the United Kingdom, and one in the United States (Plano, Texas). And, we’re always looking to expand our great services to other places cities we want to call home.
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Prenez votre place dans l'histoire de l'hôtellerie la plus réussie au Canada, avec le Groupe hôtelier Sandman. Motivé par une tradition familiale de longue date axée sur le soin des autres, notre fondateur Bob Gaglardi a ouvert le premier Sandman Inn en 1967 à Smithers, (C.-B.), avec la vision de construire des hôtels où les familles pourraient se réunir et profiter du meilleur service client. Aujourd'hui, notre portefeuille d'hôtels comprend trois catégories : Économie, Sélect et Premium, avec 57 destinations au Canada, trois au Royaume-Uni et une à Plano (Texas) aux États-Unis. Nous continuons à agrandir ce portefeuille et étendre nos services exceptionnels dans de nouvelles destinations où nous aimerions créer de nouveaux ‘chez nous’.