Interior Design Director – Hospitality & Residential

About the role

The Senior Interior Designer will lead the creation of high‑quality hospitality and multi‑family residential interiors for a boutique studio operating in Toronto. You will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and regulatory excellence within the Canadian context.

Key responsibilities

• Lead concept development, space planning, material selection, and FF&E direction for hospitality and residential projects.
• Produce compelling client presentations, design packages, and visual storytelling materials.
• Develop detailed documentation to support pricing, tendering, and construction phases.
• Coordinate interior design deliverables across concept, schematic, design development, tender, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate closely with architectural, MEP, lighting, and sustainability teams to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Review and approve detailed drawings, millwork/joinery packages, finish schedules, and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, review shop drawings, and support contract administration to maintain design integrity.
• Manage project timelines, workflow, and deliverables to meet client and studio expectations.
• Serve as a primary client contact, building trust‑based relationships throughout the design and delivery process.

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering interior design projects in the Canadian market, especially hospitality and multi‑family residential.
• Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Excellent client‑facing skills with confidence in presenting concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of mentoring junior designers and maintaining design quality across all phases.

Required skills

• Proficiency in producing and reviewing interior design documentation, including detailed drawings, finish schedules and specifications.
• Knowledge of Canadian building codes and regulatory requirements for interior spaces.
• Ability to coordinate with architectural, MEP, lighting and sustainability disciplines.
• Experience conducting site visits, reviewing shop drawings and supporting contract administration.