Restaurant Interior Designer jobs in Toronto, ON

About our firm

We are a Toronto-based interior design firm specializing exclusively in commercial interiors, including offices, retail, hospitality, medical, and other workplace environments.indeed
We partner with business owners, landlords, and developers to deliver functional, branded spaces, taking projects from concept through construction with a strong emphasis on clear documentation and smooth coordination with municipal authorities.

Job summary

We are seeking an Architectural Technologist – Interior Design with strong Revit and AutoCAD skills to support our team in preparing technical drawings and managing commercial building permit applications.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys translating commercial interior design concepts into accurate construction documentation and coordinating directly with City staff on permits and approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed commercial interior drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, sections, details, millwork, and schedules.
• Develop complete drawing sets for commercial tenant fit‑outs and renovations, from design development through permit and construction documentation.
• Coordinate and assemble commercial building permit application packages (interior renovations, tenant improvements, change of use where applicable).
• Submit permit applications to the City of Toronto and other municipalities as required, track status, and respond promptly to comments and deficiency notices.
• Review applicable zoning bylaws, Ontario Building Code requirements, and municipal standards for commercial interiors (e.g., exits, fire separations, barrier‑free design).
• Revise drawings and documentation based on City feedback, consultant input (e.g., structural, mechanical, electrical), and internal design changes.
• Maintain organized digital project files, drawing logs, and permit documentation to ensure all deliverables remain current and consistent.
• Collaborate closely with interior designers, project managers, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and alignment with design intent.mncjobz
• Conduct occasional site visits to measure and document existing commercial spaces and verify as‑built conditions.
• Contribute to improving office standards, Revit/AutoCAD templates, and documentation workflows for commercial interiors.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Building/Interior Design Technology, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with experience producing full drawing sets for commercial tenant fit‑outs and interior renovations.
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience in an architectural, interior design, or design‑build firm, focused on commercial interiors.
• Solid understanding of commercial building construction, interior assemblies, and typical office/retail/hospitality detailing.
• Familiarity with Ontario Building Code and commercial permit processes; direct City of Toronto experience is a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent drafting standards, and commitment to accuracy and coordination.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with designers, consultants, landlords, and municipal staff.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment and work both independently and within a collaborative team.

Preferred assets

• Direct experience with office fit‑outs, retail, clinics, restaurants, or other commercial tenant improvements.
• Experience reviewing lease plans, base building drawings, and landlord requirements.
• Coordination experience with structural, mechanical, and electrical consultants on commercial projects.
• Familiarity with additional design/visualization tools (e.g., SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite) is an asset but not required.

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Language:

• Chinese (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person