Furniture Specialist

Furniture Specialist – Interior Design

Responsibilities

– Will be expected to consult closely with designers on coordination, finishes and materials, client expectations and requirements.

- Conducting onsite measurements and site evaluations with high level of accuracy for space planning/ functional layout

- Proficient in producing floor plans, elevations, details, etc. using AutoCAD & Sketch Up

- Cohesive design presentations with various furniture pieces, different fabrics/finishes, artwork, window treatments, accessories, etc.

- Attendance of evening meetings/ presentations with clients, if required

- Will be able to cater to various design styles depending on the wishes of the clients

- Effectively and professionally communicate/coordinate with clients, property management, suppliers, vendors and delivery companies

- Will be responsible for tracking of all delivery timelines

- Being onsite to accept all deliverables, ensuring quality and checking for any damage sustained during delivery

- Responsible for managing any returns if items are damaged

- Responsible for arranging furniture in space as previously presented to the client.

- Responsible for purchasing of accessories

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design.
– Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

- Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code

- Up to date knowledge of Ontario Fire codes for furniture and fabrics, etc.

– Accustomed to working in a fast‐paced, deadline-oriented environment
– Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
– Self-motivated with the ability to collaborate within a diverse team
– Experience with FF&E in completed projects

- ARIDO / NCIDQ is an asset

- Valid G Driver’s license is required.

Software Skills

– Sketch-Up
– Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, In-Design, Acrobat, Illustrator)
– Autodesk AutoCAD
– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Please attach your CV and a sample of your work as well as a short cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• FF & E: 3 years (required)
• Interior design: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Toronto, ON (required)

Work Location: In person