Interior Designer / Creative Lead

Bidgood is an award-winning interior design studio founded in 2011, based in Victoria BC. As the creative division of Design and Build practice Bidgood Strong Projects, Bidgood is devoted to creating personalized spaces that are thoughtfully curated, and blur the lines between design eras and styles. Through a rigorous process of research, discovery, prototyping, and in-house fabrication, Bidgood unlocks unique potential within every project. While every space has a different outcome, Bidgood’s work has a common thread: unpretentious, uncontrived, and utterly enjoyable interiors.

Bidgood is currently seeking a full-time Creative Lead to join their dynamic design team. The ideal candidate has an original and artistic eye, able to set the conceptual framework for a range of projects and is a strong visual communicator. Our studio is Victoria-based, however remote candidates will be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll get up to:

• Ideating and creating the overarching creative concept and aesthetic direction for a range of projects, from restaurants and hotels to high-end residential
• Contributing to the culture of mentorship and growth at Bidgood
• Problem-solving in close collaboration with construction teams and trades, ensuring design quality control is maintained throughout the project
• Working collaboratively within a project team, leading the creative vision throughout the design process from conceptualization to completion
• Sourcing new leads for interesting vendors, makers, and artisans
• Developing project presentations and leading the selection of specifications including finishes, fixtures, hardware, equipment, and furnishings
• Leading or supporting in client discovery meetings and subsequent design presentations

About you:

• You take pride in delivering exceptional client experiences
• You value and practice effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and millwork design
• With a minimum of four years experience creating highly conceptual environments, you’re seeking new opportunities which apply your background in the high-end residential sector (additional restaurant and hotel experience is considered an asset)
• A conceptual thinker, you are immersed in design and culture and curious about art in all forms
• You possess strong visual presentation skills and you are confident in your ability to articulate a conceptual narrative
• Adept at multi-tasking and able to work independently, you thrive in a creative, deadline-driven studio environment
• Proficient in the Adobe suite (additional Revit and/or Vectorworks experience would be an asset)
• A creative problem-solver, you are resourceful and bring excellent sourcing skills
• You’ve got a great eye for detail, which extends to your experience in 3D modelling, and producing renderings with programs such as SketchUp

*We love a curve ball, wild card applicants are welcome.

Studio Culture:

At Bidgood, the unifying goal that binds our team together and inspires us every day is the challenge of continually evolving our work. We are a studio that supports and encourages blossoming talent, with the shared belief that each team member brings their unique lens to the table. Our strengths and talents complement one another, and together they form a beautiful foundation that lends to our success. The joy we have working together translates directly to the joy we cultivate in the spaces we create.

We take our work seriously, but we do not take ourselves seriously. Our studio atmosphere is a balance of humour and hard work. We’re motivated by the pursuit of art, but we enjoy ourselves every step of the way.

Compensation package:

This is a full-time position which comes with a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing learning and development opportunities.Base salary range is between 60-80K, depending on level of experience.

We are proud equal opportunity employers. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

We look forward to meeting you!

Please forward your resume, a brief cover letter including your career goals, and a single "splash page" mood board of imagery that speaks to your design style to [email protected]

Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who meet the outlined qualifications will be contacted for the interview process.