Coordinator Interior Design

The Interior Design Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the designing, drawing, sourcing and specifying of interior upgrades for Chartwell’s portfolio of properties.

Working under the direction of the Director of Design & Accretive Projects:

• Assist senior designers with interior upgrades including the remodeling of existing Chartwell properties and coordinating furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Design various types of residential, commercial, hospitality and institutional spaces found within Chartwell’s properties that suit senior’s living.
• Work to a brief; including determining project requirements and scope. 
• Carry out research, to ensure proposed plans are technically feasible and permissible by Code.
• Conduct site and field measures and translate into workable as-built floor plans using computer-aided software (AutoCAD).
• Create floor plans, elevations, sections, and details using AutoCAD computer software. 
• Prepare scaled detail drawings such as cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and fireplaces in plan, elevation, and section in AutoCAD. 
• Select furniture, finishes, and equipment using Chartwell FF&E standards. 
• Develop drawings and documentation for tender or quote, including finish tables and specifications.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations, interviews and meetings about design concepts and construction progress.
• Present finished designs, specifications, materials and finishes for approval. 

Education:

• Working towards or recently completed a college diploma or university degree in interior design, architectural technology or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in a field related to Interior Design.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in both English and French (read, written, spoken)
• Proficient in MS Office, with a thorough working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook 
• Ability to interpret construction documentation and drawings (‘blueprints’).
• Ability to work proficiently in AutoCAD to produce working, conceptual and construction drawings. 3-D modelling and rendering is an asset. 
• Basic knowledge of local regulations and building codes associated with designing residential, hospitality or institutional spaces. 
• An eye for design; including colour theory, space planning, scale and proportion, trends, and good 3D awareness.
• The ability to visualize concepts and explain them to others.
• Good time management and organizational skills 
• Strong sense of diplomacy and excellent communication skills.
• Must have hard hat and safety boots.

Effort

• Work requires a high degree of mental effort to analyze situations, verify and communicate information, work under tight timelines, and work with a computer. 
• Physical effort will be in the form of keyboarding and walking during facility visits and inspections.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment, remotely from home, visiting vendor showrooms, and various visits to Chartwell properties before, during and after project construction.