Interior Designer / Architectural Technologist

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Interior Designer / Architectural Technologist with a passion for creating and implementing architectural design solutions and services. Whether you’re established in the field or looking to make your mark on our industry, if you bring the right set of skills and a can-do spirit, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

G.L. Smith was founded in 1984 to offer modern, practical and striking interior design to retail, commercial, food service and site development clients. Today, we’re at the forefront of interior design and development, with over 100 full-time employees … and growing!

Our roster of leading retailers spans a range of industries and includes some of Canada’s biggest, most recognizable brands. We currently work on more than 400 projects annually – almost an average of one project each day of the year! Serving Canada’s retail industry for more than three decades, we provide customized, cost-efficient design and expert project management capabilities.

Working at G.L. Smith

If you thrive in a fast-paced studio environment where you have the freedom to work independently but also the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals, then G.L. Smith might be right for you. Our office is an exciting place as we take projects from conception to completion. While we work hard to deliver top-notch design solutions and services, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work has a tangible impact on both our company and valued clients.

Your work will be interesting and challenging, plus you’ll enjoy a chance to develop your skills and grow in the company, and be supported within a caring culture that promotes a good work-life balance. Our fabulous location near Yonge and Sheppard is easy to access by highway and public transit, making your commute a breeze – by Toronto standards, anyway!

What you bring to the table

Interior Designer & Architectural Technologist

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in an architectural firm preferably retail, commercial and food services preparing and coordinating construction drawings and documents
• Graduate of an Architectural, Architectural Technology or Interior Design program at a recognized post-secondary school
• Knowledge of construction methodology, building assemblies, building science, materials application and interpretation of manufacturers' requirements.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate work of consultant disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Knowledge of the Ontario / National Building Code
• Knowledge in Zoning bylaws research and application
• Experience in site planning and layout design
• Understanding of the municipal approval process for both planning and building
• High level of proficiency in AutoCAD
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to work efficiently and with accuracy as part of both a collaborative team and individually

Duties & responsibilities

• Preparation of a full set of architectural working drawings
• Coordination of arch dwgs with consultants including civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Preparing site plans and building working drawings and communicate with the municipal planning/building department for application process and address comments
• Review shop drawings
• Taking on a multiple projects at the same time, and being able to meet deadline effectively

Contact Us Today

If you’re seeking a rewarding career as an Interior Designer / Architectural Technologist, please submit your résumé, salary expectations and relevant samples of your work (or a link to your portfolio).

G.L. Smith Planning & Design Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages all qualified candidates to apply. If you have accessibility or other special needs at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work to accommodate you.