INTERIOR DESIGN LEAD Full Time NEW

Location: Toronto, ON
Salary Range: $ 80,000–$92,000 per year
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current vacancy.
Number of Vacancies open: 1
This is an on-site position: Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM.

About Us:
Hariri Pontarini Architects is a leading Canadian architectural and urban design firm. Driven by a commitment to design excellence, our 120-person practice is committed to advancing cities through enduring buildings and inspired public spaces. Our firm’s portfolio covers a diverse range of cultural, academic, mixed-used, multi-unit and private residential, healthcare and commercial projects.

Position Description:
Join our team at Hariri Pontarini Architects as an Interior Design Lead and play a key role in the delivery of high-quality design solutions across projects. This role combines creative vision with operational leadership, ensuring design excellence, client satisfaction, and alignment with organizational goals. You will collaborate closely with project teams, architects, and stakeholders, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and support to maintain consistency and innovation across all interior design initiatives.
If you are eager to grow your design skills and take on creative projects with new directions and perspectives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact in a dynamic, and innovative environment and build your interior design career.

Positions Responsibilities:
• Develop and lead interior design concepts from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, and project teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and material selections.
• Coordinate multiple interior design projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior interior designers.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Prepare and present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Complete weekly timesheet submissions in a timely manner.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
• A degree in Interior/ Architecture/ Art / Design/ relevant field
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in interior design, with a strong portfolio of complex projects and architectural background.
• Strong understanding of design development, material research, and industry
• best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously
• ARIDO or other relevant membership and certifications is an asset
• Turkish language is an asset

Required Competencies:
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, budgets, timelines, and resources
• effectively.
• Proven ability to mentor, lead, and develop design teams; foster high performing, collaborative culture.
• Skills in Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents and Contract Administration
• Skilled in building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding needs, and delivering solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong software skills such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign

Position Location:
• Toronto (ON), Canada
Position Hours:
• 40 hours/week

Our Culture & Environment:
At Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA), our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where collaboration and innovation thrive. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work® in Canada (2022–2025/2026) and one of the Best Workplaces in Professional Services (2024 and 2025).
Our studio space is a spacious, open environment that reflects our design philosophy and supports collaboration and innovation in working spaces. We believe architecture has the power to elevate the human experience, and our workplace is designed with that intentionality. Our studio features ergonomic furniture, spacious workstations, advanced IT tools, and state-of-the-art facilities.
HPA offers core working hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with hybrid and flexible work options. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, professional certification and membership dues, and employee referral bonuses.
We take pride in our vibrant studio culture, which includes annual holiday events, ski days, weekly snack afternoons, ping pong tournaments, and a company softball team.
HPA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If you are interested in this position, we invite you to apply in confidence by submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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We do not use artificial intelligence at any stage of our recruitment, screening, or hiring process.