From offices in downtown Vancouver and Victoria, WA Architects Ltd. provides a full range of architectural, planning and interior design services. With more than forty years of practice in Western Canada, our firm is widely recognized for expertise in retail, residential, mixed-use, office and senior health-care projects. We are dedicated to high quality design, exceptional client service and the incorporation of sustainable design principles in our projects.
We have an opening for a Junior Interior Designer in our Vancouver office with the following required skills and expertise:
- Completion of a certified Interior Design program in a professionally recognized institution; Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design would be an asset.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp. Experience in Revit, Enscape, Photoshop or InDesign would be an asset.
- Basic understanding of construction & millwork detailing.
- Knowledge of concept design, design development and working drawings.
- Possess knowledge or ability to source and specify interior finishes.
- Familiarity with BC Building Code. Experience in municipal approvals would be an asset.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
- Excellent graphic and presentation skills.
- Prior professional experience with a Canadian multi-disciplinary architectural or interior design firm would be an asset, especially experience with office space planning, commercial/office tenant improvement or multi-family residential projects.
- Excellent communication skills in English. (both written and oral).
- Proficient time management skills with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to articulate alignment with our WA Guiding Principles.
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000/year depending on experience.
What we offer:
- Engaging and energetic work environment with an approachable management/ownership team
- We work hard for our clients to deliver projects that go beyond their expectations and have them coming back for more
- We recognize our hard work with Friday afternoon socials, social activities and annual Family Day events.
- We provide health benefits and on-site gym facilities.
What we’re about:
- We value honesty, integrity, communication, leadership, and design excellence
- We foster our values with an open-door policy and a hard working yet casual approach to our business
- We go beyond with our support of non-profit organizations and causes in our community. We provide support annually to Drive for the Cure and the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. We participate as a team in runs for a cause (ex. Scotiabank 5km) and provide sponsorship throughout the year to organizations within our community.
Enough about us. If you feel like you’re a good fit with WA, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please email your resume, cover letter and samples of your work, in PDF format, and salary expectations to [email protected]. Include your name and the position, Junior Interior Designer (Vancouver), in the subject of your email. If your experience and skillset meet the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for an interview. We appreciate your interest and to learn more about our firm visit http://www.wa-arch.ca/.
WA Architects is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and equal opportunity for all applicants. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.