CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS

Intermediate Interior Designer, Traditional Focus >

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

The Opportunity

As an Intermediate Interior Designer, the successful candidate will work closely with our Senior Designer, providing dedicated support with drawings and project administration for our traditional, richly detailed residential projects — work defined by a high level of millwork detailing and fully tailored design elements.

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 traditional, richly detailed interiors and the patience these projects demand.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development and Documentation

Contribute to design development within Kelly Deck Design's traditional aesthetic, including finishing carpentry and millwork detail, under the direction of our senior traditional design team
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

4–6 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
A growing command of finishing carpentry and traditional millwork detail
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: $75,000 - $85,000 annually

How to Apply
If you're energized by this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio with drawing samples 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.

Intermediate – Senior CAD Technician, Traditional Focus (Remote) >

Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract, Hybrid or Remote

The Opportunity

As an Intermediate – Senior CAD Technician, the successful candidate will work closely with our Senior Designer, providing dedicated support with drawings and renderings for our traditional, richly detailed residential projects — work defined by a high level of millwork detailing and fully tailored design elements.

This role calls for extensive residential design and construction experience, and a deep, practiced knowledge of finishing carpentry and traditional architectural detailing, including European and classical influences.

Day-to-day responsibilities will centre on production of drawings and renderings to support the traditional design team. The ideal candidate is technically strong, creatively sharp, well organized and brings a high level of detail and care to their work, and an expertise in traditional, richly detailed interiors. You work independently and hold yourself to a high technical standard.