Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

The Opportunity

As an experienced Intermediate Interior Designer, the successful candidate will work closely with our modern team, providing dedicated support with design, drawings and project administration.

Day-to-day responsibilities will centre on design development, drawing production, specifications, and product selection, in support of the team members who lead client relationships directly.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, creatively sharp, and well organized, with a genuine appreciation for clean-lined, modern interiors.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development and Documentation

• Contribute to design development within Kelly Deck Design's modern aesthetic
• Build SketchUp models and renderings to clearly communicate design intent
• Select, source, and specify finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and other interior elements
• Produce comprehensive construction drawing packages, including floor plans, finishes plans, reflected ceiling plans, power and communication plans, interior elevations, and millwork sections and details, compliant with the BC Building Code and applicable standards
• Produce specification documentation and furnishings budgets, and coordinate sub-trades for specialized work

Design Administration

• Coordinate closely with senior design, consultants, and construction teams to ensure drawings, specifications, and design intent remain accurate and aligned through construction
• Source products, develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, staying current on new materials and suppliers
• Coordinate, organize, and/or attend installations and photoshoots

Working Conditions

• Office based
• Hybrid: 3 days per week in our Vancouver studio, 2 days remote
• Flexibility required around installations, which can occasionally fall on evenings or weekends

Qualifications

• Min. 6+ years of residential design and construction experience
• A diploma or degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp, with the ability to produce renderings. Experience with AI rendering tools is a plus
• Strong both technically and creatively: your drawings are accurate, and your design ideas are your own
• Established product knowledge and ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• An exceptional eye for detail — nothing escapes your notice, and nothing leaves your hands unless it is right
• A natural gift for organization: you manage complexity with calm, keep systems tight, and bring order to the moving parts of a busy studio
• Resourcefulness and foresight — you read a situation, anticipate what is needed before it is asked, and act with quiet confidence
• An open, honest communication style; you are warm in your manner, precise in your words, and thoughtful in how you engage with colleagues and clients alike
• A service-oriented mindset — you understand that supporting others well is its own form of excellence, and you take genuine pride in it
• An openness to AI and new technology, with real curiosity for how it can sharpen your design thinking and streamline studio workflow
• A humble, collaborative spirit and an uncompromising love of design

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 annually

How to Apply
If you're energized by this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio with drawing samples to careers@kellydeckdesign.com.

We also invite senior interior design candidates to connect with us as well for future opportunities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and live in the Vancouver area.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

The Opportunity

The studio is in a period of strong growth, both at home and abroad. We are looking for a personable, organized and proactive Office Manager & Executive Assistant to join our team.

This role has two equally important parts. As Office Manager, you keep the studio running smoothly, overseeing the day-to-day organization and efficiency of our office. As Executive Assistant, you provide direct business and personal support to the Director, anticipating needs and managing tasks with discretion, urgency and care.

We use AI tools to lighten routine administrative work. In this role, you will work alongside an AI assistant to manage the Director's inbox and calendar, and help us find new ways to bring these tools into the studio.

This role reports to the Director, with day-to-day guidance on office operations from the Business and Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Serve as host and concierge of the KDD office: welcome clients and visitors, and respond to incoming calls and emails, including new project enquiries
• Manage incoming and outgoing shipments
• Act as liaison with building management, coordinating visits and maintenance as required
• Keep the office organized, immaculate and well stocked
• Curate the client meeting experience: prepare meeting rooms with IT setup, flowers, refreshments and catering
• Maintain project, vendor and client lists and databases
• Manage the storage room, keeping it organized and overseeing what is collected and stored
• Lead IT administration for the studio: set up and offboard team members (accounts, access, laptops and hardware), act as the first point of contact for everyday computer, printer, Wi-Fi and software issues, and escalate larger problems to our external IT provider
• Plan and organize team events and outings
• Support in gathering assets for social media at the Director's request

Executive and Personal Assistance to the Director

• Manage the Director's inbox and calendar with the support of an AI assistant: schedule meetings, prioritize communications and bring forward what needs the Director's attention
• Arrange business and personal travel
• Provide administrative and personal support to the Director, including daily meals, pickups and deliveries, and personal and family appointments
• Anticipate needs and offer support before it is requested
• Handle confidential business and personal information with discretion

Working Conditions

• Based full-time in our Vancouver studio
• A valid driver's licence and reliable transportation for pickups, deliveries and appointments on behalf of the studio and the Director, as well as vendor and site visits
• Flexibility to support installations, which occasionally fall on evenings or weekends

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative or office experience, with strong clerical skills
• 2+ years directly supporting a senior leader or business owner as an executive assistant, personal assistant or in a similar role
• Exceptional organizational skills: you prioritize competing demands with composure, and others know they can rely on you
• A keen eye for detail: you notice what others miss and take care to get the small things right
• Outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English: you are warm in manner, precise in your words and thoughtful in how you engage with colleagues and clients alike
• A service-oriented mindset: you understand that supporting others well is its own form of excellence, and you take pride in it
• Foresight and initiative: you read a situation, anticipate what is needed and handle it without fanfare
• Sound judgement and discretion: you handle confidential and sensitive matters with care
• Flexibility: you move easily between many kinds of tasks in a busy studio
• Confidence with everyday IT: you set up accounts and devices, manage users in Google Workspace and resolve basic technical issues
• An openness to AI and new technology, with real curiosity about how they can streamline studio workflow; experience managing AI assistants or agents is an asset
• Experience in interior design, architecture or another design or luxury service business is an asset

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

How to Apply
If you're energized by this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kellydeckdesign.com.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

The Opportunity

The studio is in a period of strong growth, both at home and abroad, and we are looking for a Project Coordinator to support our traditional design team.

The Project Coordinator keeps projects moving on schedule, keeps clients, consultants, vendors and our own team well informed, and gives our designers the space to focus on design. You will be the day-to-day point of contact for scheduling, follow-up and communication on every project you support.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pleasure in bringing order to a busy studio. You track many moving pieces with ease, anticipate what is needed before it is asked, and see every task through to completion. You will work closely with the project lead, who remains responsible for design direction and key project decisions.

The Project Coordinator reports to the Business and Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Create and maintain project plans, timelines and deliverable schedules across several concurrent projects
• Track progress against deadlines and raise delays, scope creep or misalignment early
• Keep project leads and the Business and Operations Manager informed of project status, risks and upcoming milestones
• Coordinate, organize and attend installations and photoshoots as required
• Manage the ordering, tracking and follow-up of samples, finishes and product information from vendors

Client, Consultant and Vendor Communication

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients on the projects you support
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings with clients, consultants and the construction team
• Take meeting notes and ensure that outcomes, decisions and changes reach the people who need to act on them
• Track deliverables, timelines and correspondence with clients and vendors
• Escalate client concerns, scope changes and delivery risks to the project lead promptly
• Work closely with consultants, contractors and vendors to keep information and materials moving

Internal Coordination and Follow Up

• Prepare project leads for upcoming meetings, milestones and deadlines by ensuring the right information and materials are in hand
• Follow up internally to keep every commitment and open item on track
• Track project hours and expenses against budget, and bring any concerns to the Project Lead and the Business and Operations Manager
• Maintain clear, current project files and documentation

Working Conditions

• Office based
• Hybrid: 4 days per week in our Vancouver studio, 1 day remote
• Flexibility required around installations, which can occasionally fall on evenings or weekends

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project coordination or project management, ideally within design, architecture or construction
• Exceptional organizational skills: you manage complexity with composure, keep systems tight and bring order to the moving parts of a busy studio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Familiarity with interior design project workflows and processes is an asset
• A strong sense of autonomy and a natural instinct for problem-solving
• Foresight and initiative: you read a situation, anticipate what is needed and handle it without fanfare
• An open, honest communication style: you are warm in manner, precise in your words and thoughtful in how you engage with colleagues and clients alike
• A service-oriented mindset: you understand that supporting others well is its own form of excellence, and you take pride in it
• A humble, collaborative spirit
• An openness to AI and new technology, with real curiosity about how they can streamline studio workflow

Compensation: $58,000 - $65,000 annually

How to Apply
If you're energized by this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kellydeckdesign.com.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.