DESIGN ASSISTANT
Need to get that real-life design experience?
Do you live and breathe all things interior design? Getting a little of those all nighter AutoCAD assignments? Counting down the days until you call yourself a graduate from design? You may have been called a teacher’s pet once or twice over the last semester? you been called a spouge, in a good way? Eager to get your feet wet in this industry called design? Are most of your friends shy to invite you over for brunch as they suspect you will budget their interior style?
The Jamie Banfield Design Inc. team is growing and we are looking to add a self-motivated, question asking, detailed oriented, design savvy Junior Designer to #teamJBD.
The design assistant will work directly with the whole interior design team and trade partners on the firms administrative and residential projects across Canada. Successful candidates must hold a strong level of understanding and execution in AutoCAD and an eagerness to learn more residential design, space planning, design development; and grown into a team member that has the ability to create and articulate diversified design concepts while understanding the client’s needs within function, use and durability of the home while researching, selecting, specifying and documenting the latest finishes, fixtures and equipment that fits with our clients various needs.
The role functions as a member of the interior design team and will directly report to the lead interior designer and will be engaged in both administrative and creative tasks such as assisting to create and updating design aspects of the projects scope of service and budget while delivering the highest quality of work exceeding our clients expectations. It is important that all successful candidates maintain excellent client and vendors relationships, have clear communication skills and the ability to be self-motivated and self-managed while working in a collaborative environment.
We are looking for an outstanding design assistant that brings the experiences of:
Research new finishes, materials and equipment while picking up the phone, having conversation with vendors and trade partners.
Assist in designing, creating and optimizing concept layouts for all types and scaled residential projects across Canada.
Keeping our sample room update, organized and functional.
Practice and collaborate on the programing and pre-planning design analysis.
Grow to possess a strong knowledge for the design process.
Coordination and communication with all members of the project team including clients, contractors, trades vendors and consultants.
Assist in developing and accurately complete space planning, programing and design development, documentation and construction administration tasks.
Listen, respect and absorb critiques, feedback and direction.
Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
Become a mentee within the design team while working in a fast pace environment.
All successful candidates must hold and life for:
Be a graduate or enrolled in an Interior Design program from a CIDA accredited school.
No minimum experience in design or construction needed.
Hold a high level of organization while being focused on the details.
Goal and deadline orientated.
Customer service genius.
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office, including Work, Excel and PowerPoint.
Has amazing communication skills and not scared to pick up the phone over sending an email.
Has a proven ability to self-motivate and be a self-start.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; while using a range of office storage, including email, spreadsheets and databases.
Has a valid BC drivers licence.
We believe in a work-life balance and understand the importance of valuing our people:
Base hourly compensation.
Part-time or full-time positions available with flexibility are possible school schedules.
Flexible time off with paid vacation, personal health and sick days.
Work from the studio model.
Studio hours 8:00AM – 4:00PM
When you are off the clock you are off the clock. We set boundaries with our clients and trade partners. No one has your cell phone and no one is expected to respond to an email after hours, on the weekend or on vacation.
Annual staff appreciation, various team building events and team lunch dates.
Fun working environment and great culture.
Casula dress code.
Compensation range:
$18.00 - $24.00 CAD per hour.
Our accommodations:
Jamie Banfield Design Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations, please email hello@jamiebanfield.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
Inclusion at Jamie Banfield Design Inc:
Jamie Banfield Design Inc. is committed to building a transparent environment where everyone feels heard, welcomed and included. We believe Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are fundamental in our vision to create a better and more inclusive future. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, people of visable minoities and cultures, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.
About the Jamie Banfield Design Inc. team:
We are an award-winning residential design team located in Port Moody, BC Canada who have become a creative force in the industry and recognized for our Pacific North Western style. We are a group of design, architectural and construction infused creatives who specializing in reimagining renovations and dreaming up custom home projects residential projects all over Canada.
Our communicable disease prevention plan:
While vaccines have been identified as a primary measure to prevent illness and reduce the risk of hospitalization and death from covid-19, Jamie Banfield Design Inc continues to following its communicable disease prevention plan.