careers

We are currently hiring to fill a Designer position at abd. If you are passionate about interior design, materiality, and the art of precision, we invite you to apply.

designer

Ashley Botten Design is seeking an experienced Designer to join our Toronto-based team. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated and meticulous individual who is able to lead a strong team and act in a lead role for high-end residential design projects.

You will be involved in various aspects of projects from design development and facilitating the construction drawing package to construction administration. The successful candidate must demonstrate an enthusiasm for handling increasing levels of responsibility and be interested in developing their skills and growing along with the studio.

responsibilities

Lead the creative and conceptual stages of the design projects with ABD team and clients

Build lasting relations with clients, contractors, suppliers and our team

Creation of proposals, bidding and tender packages, construction documents and working budgets

Ensure projects are on track to meet project requirements, deadlines and budgets and participate in post-construction quality reviews

Collaborate seamlessly with our clients, as well as other designers, architects, contractors, fabricators, artisans, and developers on multiple projects.

Be responsible for material sourcing and specification, custom furniture design, visual research, furniture sourcing, graphic and visual presentations, in addition to maintaining budgets and project timelines.

Create project documentation including the submission of a full drawing set, specification writing, schedules, and construction administration 

Create project documentation including the submission of budgets and FF&E proposals

Participate in project coordination, construction administration, site visits and maintain quality control during construction as needed

Collaborate with artists and artisans on custom works and projects

International travel required

qualifications

5-7 years of experience in interiors and a degree from an accredited school

Passion for design and an eye for detail

Experience in hospitality design projects

Knowledge of the full design process including concept, schematic, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, procurement, and installation.

High proficiency in AutoCad, SketchUP, Enscape, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite for in-house projects and to adapt those from collaborators as needed.

Exceptional graphics and presentation skills to communicate ideas including effective verbal and written skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to adapt to the daily needs of the design team

Familiarity with relevant design software and tools, as well as a willingness to stay updated on the latest advancements in both AI and interior design technology

AI enthused and interested in layering in our process to build excellent output and client experience

Familiarity with building codes and regulations

Elevated sourcing capabilities (to include artisanal pieces)

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This is a full-time, in-office position in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.