Interior Designer - C$60,000 - C$70,000 A Year

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION Since 1968, Linwood Homes has offered luxury residential construction solutions to customers and its network of dealers. Linwood aims to make the home design and construction process an easy, stress‑free and smooth experience for clients. The company works directly with homeowners, providing them with the necessary support, design, materials, and services to construct and finish their new homes.
As a Linwood Interior Design Consultant, your responsibilities will include scheduling client consultations and guiding them through the product selection and approval process, collaborating with clients to identify their interior finishing needs and preparing a detailed design document package that includes cost estimates for client approval. The Linwood construction team then utilizes this package to complete the home. You will also assist with home closing and orientation meetings with our clients and develop and manage the Linwood supply chain and trade network to ensure the delivery of quality products and services that align with the Linwood Homes construction schedule while maintaining high standards.
This position provides support to regional Construction and Project Managers, Linwood Sales, Technical Support, Customer Service, and the Linwood Management teams. It is a permanent, full‑time role based on typical weekday business hours, with occasional weekend and overtime hours. Travel may be required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consult directly with clients to determine their interior finishing requirements
Manage customer expectations throughout the process
Prepare a fully costed and priced design document package with client sign‑off
Prepare Change Orders for client approval and distribute as required
Maintain Linwood Interior product standards publications
Maintain supplier relationships and supply chain
Maintain product warranty information and prepare customer product warranty information packages
Maintain Linwood Interior showroom, displays and samples in the Richmond office
Ensure timely completion and delivery of the design document package to the Linwood construction team
Follow all Linwood Homes Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies
Provide ongoing feedback to the Linwood construction costing database
Actively participate in scheduled Linwood management review meetings as requested
Provide regular project status reports to Linwood Construction/LI management
Meet or exceed Linwood Homes' margin targets
Any other duties as required to support the business
Working days and hours: This role is full‑time and in‑office 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday at the Linwood Homes Richmond office location. 311, 13091 Vanier Pl, Richmond, BC V6V 2J1, Canada
COMPETENCIES Confident working directly with clients to provide a positive and fulfilling interior design experience with Linwood
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to collaborate with team members, suppliers, and trades
Supply chain management
Strong understanding and comprehension of engineered drawings, details and technical data
Practical knowledge of the BC Building Codes
Thorough knowledge of the Provincial New Home Warranty program and PDI process
Business planning & management
Financial planning & management
Ability to analyze data and draw information for conclusions, planning and problem‑solving
Ability to perform home inspections & orientations
Advanced communication skills, verbal & written
Quality Management
Skilled in time management and maintaining time‑sensitive schedules
Computer skills - general to advanced. Including AutoCAD, Excel, and builder software programs
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE College/University (Trade School) Interior Design Diploma
Experience in new home construction, minimum 5 years
Experience working with a provincial current home warranty program
Contract development and negotiations
Drafting experience (AutoCAD or equivalent) to create drawings of specific home features
WORK RELATIONSHIPS External
Customers
Product Suppliers & Trades
Building Officials
Internal
Linwood Homes Management Team
Linwood Homes Senior Management team
Linwood Sales Team & Dealer Network
Linwood Technical Support Team
Linwood Customer Service Team
WHAT WE OFFER Market‑competitive salary of $60,000-$70,000 CAD
Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits plan to support your wellbeing
Collaborative, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
Fully stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks and coffee
Annual holiday celebration to recognize and connect with the team
3 Weeks Vacation
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