Commercial Interior Designer - Fitouts

About the Company

Canopy Fitouts is a Melbourne-based Design and Construct commercial building company that prides itself in providing the best outcomes and delivering stress-free projects to our clients, we do this through our flexible approach towards our clients' concerns.  The key to this success is our quality and timely communication while ensuring best practice is exercised by all those involved in the project. 

Our business specialises in all types of Commercial Fitouts, including Office Fitouts, Café, Bar and Restaurant Fitouts, Medical Fitouts, and Retail Fitouts just to name a few. 

We have an opportunity for an experienced and qualified Mid-Senior Level Commercial Interior Designer to join our friendly and passionate team. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and creative Mid-Senior Level Commercial Interior Designer or Interior Architect to be based in our Melbourne office, located on St Kilda Road. This role will be reporting to the Design Manager/Director and working alongside and supporting the Design and Projects Teams. 

Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainable design principles, the ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio that showcases their ability to elevate brand identity through interior design while ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a full-time position, working Monday- Friday with working hours between 9-5 pm. 

The ideal candidate will be Degree- qualified in Interior Design (or similar) and have experience working with Revit. Work experience in Commercial Design is essential. 

Key Responsibilities
Concept Development:
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, needs, and brand identity.
• Develop creative design concepts and present them to stakeholders, articulating design rationale and addressing feedback.

Space Planning:
• Analyze and optimize spatial layouts to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Create detailed floor plans, considering trafic flow, accessibility, and safety regulations.

Workplace Strategy:
• Incorporate workplace strategy principles to enhance productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being within design solutions.
• Assess and recommend design adjustments that align with the client’s business objectives and workplace culture.

Design Documentation:
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including mood boards, color palettes, materials, and furnishings.
• Develop construction documents and specifications to communicate design intent to contractors and vendors.

Client Communication:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns. Conduct site measures and site inspections to obtain client briefs.
• Foster strong client relationships, demonstrating an understanding of their goals and objectives.

Material and Product Selection:
• Research and specify appropriate materials, furnishings, and finishes that align with the design vision and client budget.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and sustainable practices to recommend innovative solutions.

 Benefits and perks

• Modern office located on St Kilda Road

• Work with a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team

• Creative control in your design, letting your visions come to life

• Fun working environment, staff lunches and drinks

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have:

·      A relevant qualification in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.

·      3–5 years’ professional experience in a similar interior design or interior architecture role.

·      Demonstrated experience working on commercial office fit-out projects, from concept through to documentation and delivery.

·      A minimum of 3 years’ experience using Revit, with a strong understanding of Revit-based design development and documentation.

·      Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.

·      Rendering and visualisation experience is highly regarded, with experience producing high-quality architectural or interior renders considered an advantage.

·      Strong digital and technology skills, including MS365, with the ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, presentations and client-facing materials.

·      Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards, particularly those applicable to commercial buildings and interior design.

·      Demonstrated ability to develop detailed client briefs, understand project requirements and identify and manage scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.

·      Proven client-facing experience, with excellent communication, presentation and relationship-management skills.

·      Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced design environment.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• A passion for space, colour and modern corporate workspace

• A high standard of personal integrity, self-discipline, and responsibility.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent presentation skills

• The ability to organise themselves and others, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage continuous change and its consequences effectively 

The successful candidate will have a passion for design, creativity, and customer service, thrive upon delivering accuracy and quality, and enjoy working collaboratively in a friendly and professional team environment. We value authenticity and offer a team-focused culture where knowledge is shared, mentoring is offered, and continual learning is encouraged.

If this sounds like the next career step for you, please apply with your CV and portfolio. 

 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.