Intermediate Interior Designer

About the role

Dialogdesign views design as a powerful catalyst for community wellbeing and environmental health. Our multidisciplinary studio integrates architects, interior designers, urban designers, planners, structural and mechanical engineers, landscape architects, and sustainability experts. We shape vibrant cities and meaningful spaces through a collaborative, optimistic, and ambitious creative process. The team values diverse perspectives, big ideas, and a shared commitment to improving the built environment. We are a Certified B Corporation and recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers, using our practice as a force for good. We are seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer to join our Toronto studio. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong design sensibility. The candidate will enjoy working within a collaborative team and will be eager to push creative boundaries. Successful individuals will contribute to projects that enhance community health and respond to urban context.

Position Details

This position operates as a full-time engagement in our Toronto studio. The compensation range is $72,629.00 to $94,408.00 annually. The role reports to senior design leadership and interfaces closely with project teams.

What you'll do

• Lead interior design concepts from initial discovery through final delivery, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Shape spaces that support user health and integrate thoughtfully with the surrounding city context and community needs.
• Draft initial layouts that respond to project programs, site opportunities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate with engineers and modelers to align technical requirements with spatial concepts and resolve interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Organize design development sessions to translate research findings into clear, actionable interior strategies.
• Refine documentation packages to support permit applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare client presentations that explain design intent, evaluate tradeoffs, and outline clear implementation pathways for decision-making.
• Support material selection processes to ensure finishes respond to durability, maintenance, user experience, and environmental considerations.
• Track project schedules to keep deliverables aligned with client milestones, review cycles, and project timelines.
• Advance studio knowledge by contributing to internal reviews, pattern development, and continuous practice refinement.

Requirements

You hold at least three years of verified interior design experience in professional practice, demonstrating consistent delivery of quality results. Demonstrated command of drawing standards, construction documentation, and spatial coordination is necessary for success in this role. Current membership in a provincial interior designers association relevant to this jurisdiction is required to practice within the regulatory framework. You show proven ability working with diverse teams, integrating feedback constructively while maintaining design coherence and project integrity. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with cross-functional partners and presenting design ideas. A methodical approach to problem-solving will help you navigate complex requirements and deliver practical, elegant solutions. You are committed to professional growth and actively contribute to the learning culture within the studio environment.

Valued Experience

Experience in sectors such as healthcare, education, or community-focused projects is valued for the depth of insight they provide. These sectors offer relevant context for understanding complex user needs, regulatory environments, and long-term operational considerations. Exposure to projects that prioritize sustainability and community resilience will further strengthen your contributions to our practice.

Technical Skills and Tools

Technical proficiency in drawing and modeling software used within the studio environment is essential for producing high-quality design documentation. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and digital tools supports efficient workflows and ensures high-quality output. Competency in software applications used for coordination and visualization will facilitate clear communication with consultants and stakeholders. An ability to quickly adapt to new tools and platforms as required by project demands is expected.

Practical Information

Please for this role. Specific application procedures and submission requirements are outlined there. Ensure all required documents are prepared in advance to facilitate a complete review. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within a dynamic and purpose-driven studio.