Job Description CHIL is a boutique interior design studio specializing in hospitality, food & beverage, and multi-family residential projects. With studios in Vancouver, Toronto, and Hong Kong, CHIL delivers luxury design for global brands like Accor, Shangri-La, Fairmont, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons, as well as residential developments across North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. We are part of the SJ Group, which is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. Please visit our website: www.surbanajurong.com Role Summary The Senior Interior Designer will lead the delivery of high‑quality hospitality and multi‑family residential interior environments, combining creative excellence, technical expertise, and strong client-facing capabilities. The role involves guiding the design process from concept through construction, ensuring that all work is executed to high standards of functionality, aesthetics, and regulatory compliance within the Canadian context. Working within a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and consultants, the Senior Interior Designer will coordinate design development, mentor junior staff, support stakeholder communication, and help maintain design quality across all project phases. This position is ideal for a designer with strong experience in the Canadian built environment and a passion for creating refined, user‑centred spaces. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership Lead concept development, space planning, material selection, FF&E direction, and overall design narrative for hospitality and multi‑family residential projects. Deliver compelling client presentations, design packages, and visual storytelling materials. Develop high‑quality documentation that supports accurate pricing, tendering, and construction. Project Management & Technical Delivery Produce and oversee interior design deliverables across all phases including concept, schematic design, design development, tender, and construction documentation. Coordinate closely with architectural, MEP, lighting, and sustainability teams to ensure cohesive project delivery. Review and approve detailed drawings, millwork/joinery packages, finish schedules, and specifications. Conduct site visits, review shop drawings, and support contract administration to maintain design integrity during construction. Manage project timelines, workflow, and deliverables to meet client and studio expectations. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a key client contact and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships throughout the design and delivery process. Present design concepts to clients, consultants, and senior stakeholders confidently and professionally. Support proposal writing, interviews, and business development efforts where required. Team Leadership & Development Mentor and guide intermediate and junior interior designers, providing feedback on design quality and technical output. Encourage collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and best practices within the interior design team. Contribute to internal design reviews and studio initiatives. Quality, Compliance & Standards Ensure all interior design work complies with Canadian building codes, fire and life safety requirements, and accessibility standards (e.g., AODA, provincial codes). Maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across all documentation and design outputs. Promote sustainable design strategies, responsible material selection, and wellness‑driven design solutions. Qualifications Degree or Diploma from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program (or equivalent Canadian-recognised institution). 10 years plus of professional experience in interior design, ideally within hospitality, multi‑family residential, or mixed‑use sectors. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D visualisation tools (SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, etc.). Solid understanding of Canadian building codes, accessibility standards, and local permitting processes. Experience in preparing detailed design documentation, FF&E packages, and construction drawings to Canadian industry standards. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team. Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us. If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help. Agency Please note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of Robert Bird Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions. To be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! LI-EF1 B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of over 60 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. Working from studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dubai, we are creating the framework around which people live their lives. Our ability to span across scales and levels of complexity is evidenced by our large portfolio of work ranging from the planning of entire regions and cities through to the shaping of public spaces, individual buildings and interiors - each requiring the coordination of talented multidisciplinary teams. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

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