Senior Interior Designer | Residential & Commercial | Hybrid (Vancouver) | $90-120k + Benefits

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The Senior Interior Designer will take full ownership of residential and commercial projects from initial concept through final execution. They are responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring design quality and timelines are met.

Job details

The Company: This dynamic and creative Vancouver-based design studio is known for its thoughtful, forward-thinking approach to residential and commercial interiors. With a portfolio spanning luxury single-family homes, multifamily developments, boutique retail, and high-end commercial spaces, the studio creates environments that balance strong concepts with functionality and timeless design. The team values creativity, collaboration, and a high level of design excellence, offering experienced designers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of projects and contribute to the studio’s creative direction. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interior Designer to take a senior role within a collaborative and design-focused studio. The ideal candidate will bring a strong creative perspective and technical expertise, with a proven track record of successfully leading design projects and project teams from concept through completion. The Senior Interior Designer will be accountable for the overall success and delivery of their projects, including design quality, timelines, communication, client relationships, deliverables, and team coordination. They will own project execution and day-to-day decision-making while working closely with the Creative Director on the overall creative direction and vision. For a creatively driven designer, this role offers the opportunity to help shape compelling, concept-led work across commercial, multifamily, and single-family projects. For a technically strong and experienced leader, there is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, mentor and delegate to team members, build long-term client relationships, and ensure projects move forward successfully. Responsibilities Take full ownership and accountability for interior design projects from initial concept through design development, documentation, and final execution. Lead project delivery, ensuring design quality, timelines, budgets, communication, and deliverables remain on track. Work closely with the Creative Director on overall creative direction while independently owning project execution and day-to-day project decisions. Develop strong, concept-driven design solutions that balance creativity, functionality, and project requirements. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. Lead client communication, presentations, meetings, and ongoing relationship management, ensuring expectations are clearly managed and projects are delivered successfully. Create and oversee design packages, including layouts, material selections, specifications, construction drawings, and millwork packages. Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct site visits and support the successful implementation of design intent. Manage project timelines, budgets, priorities, and deliverables, proactively identifying and addressing challenges. Provide direction, delegate tasks, and support junior and intermediate team members, taking accountability for team coordination and outcomes. Make informed design and project decisions and take ownership of their impact on the overall project. Contribute to the creative development and overall design direction of the studio. Stay current with materials, design trends, and industry developments. Requirements Degree or diploma in Interior Design or a related field. 8+ years of experience delivering residential and/or commercial interior design projects. Proven track record of successfully leading design projects from concept through completion, including responsibility for project delivery and outcomes. Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, and delegating to project teams. Strong portfolio demonstrating either exceptional creative/conceptual design or significant technical and project leadership experience. Experience across commercial, multifamily, and single-family residential projects. Strong knowledge of space planning, materials, finishes, construction drawings, specifications, and millwork packages. Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, or Adobe Creative Suite. Strong client-facing, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships. Demonstrated ability to take ownership and accountability for projects, decisions, deliverables, and team outcomes. Strong understanding of the BC Building Code. Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative studio environment. This is an opportunity for a senior designer to make a meaningful impact within an innovative and growing design studio. Whether your strength lies in pushing creative concepts forward or leading complex projects from a technical and managerial perspective, you will have the opportunity to take true ownership of projects, build lasting client relationships, shape exceptional spaces, and contribute to the continued growth of the team. #welcometowhitebay #sineadbuckley

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Interior Design and over 8 years of experience in residential and commercial projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with a strong understanding of the BC Building Code, is required.