Intermediate Architectural/Interior Design Technologist

• Join one of the most innovative design/construction firms in Vancouver
• Help create amazing spaces customized for our clients
• Receive $65-70K annual salary, negotiable dependent on experience, along with excellent benefits

You can always rely on VictorEric Design + Build custom home design experience to effortlessly guide you from early concept development to construction. Through our services in stylish detailing, landscaping, interior design, and construction, we deliver your finished custom family home with your vision in mind. 

VictorEric is a design and build firm that is passionate about client satisfaction. Our in-house construction management team ensures our projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. Our mission, to create amazing spaces through a simple and fun process, brings delight to our clients and their community. We embrace creative latitude while raising the ethics and standards of our industry. 

For more information please visit our website at victoreric.com/ or alternatively, see what it's like to be a part of our team by watching one of our videos.  

VictorEric Design Group Ltd. is currently seeking an Intermediate Architectural/Interior Design Technologist to join our team in Vancouver, B.C.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing building designs for various projects, taking them from the concept stage to construction-ready sets of drawings. You will work collaboratively with our team and engage with municipal contacts to ensure compliance with building codes, inspection processes, and bylaws, focusing on both wood-framed and concrete building construction. 

Key responsibilities:

• Developing models and detailed working drawings using advanced expertise in REVIT and proficiency in AutoCAD
• Applying experience in the local residential industry to enhance the design process
• Ensuring compliance with provincial housing legislation (e.g., Bills 44, 46, and 47)
• Integrating sustainable design principles like NetZero, Passive House, and BC Step Code into projects while meeting building codes
• Producing accurate, construction-ready blueprints that adhere to zoning regulations and bylaws
• Meeting project deadlines and updating status in project management software (e.g., CoConstruct, Buildertrend)
• Providing construction administration support, including revision sketches, site instructions, and change orders
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and sub-trades to secure project materials and services
• Preparing sketches and sample boards for presentations to municipalities and clients
• Collaborating with interior designers, suppliers, and contractors to optimize space utilization and construction methods
• Coordinating with internal team members and external stakeholders to address project challenges and inquiries

To qualify, you will need at least 3 years of working experience in the local custom design field, with intimate knowledge of city bylaws particularly in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver, along with:

• Proficient knowledge of zoning bylaws, building codes, municipal laws, inspection routines, and permit application process
• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent in Building Technology, Drafting Technician, Architectural programs, or related studies
• Experience in architectural drafting and design, with strong skills in REVIT

Moreover, the following will be considered an asset:

• Certified as a Registered Interior Designer
• Strong background in design, architecture, and construction of single-family, wood-frame construction
• Experience in corporate office interior design
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Sketchup (3D Modeling)
• Good sense of design and aesthetics

We seek a motivated candidate with strong leadership abilities, exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the capacity for effective time management and multitasking. As our liaison with clients, city planners, officials, consultants, engineers, and architects, you will bring outstanding written and verbal communication skills to seamlessly connect internal and external stakeholders.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded a competitive annual salary of $65-70K, negotiable dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience, along with benefits including:

• Performance-based bonus
• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life, dependent, and disability insurance
• Vacation + paid sick leave
• Milestone-based bonus program
• Paid professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the role your own in a small and collaborative team
• Regular employee appreciation, celebration, and bonding events!

Our team comes to us from all walks of life and from locales near and far, but they all have one thing in common, they love creating amazing spaces and driving design! We’re proud to have such a diverse and talented group of people who generously share their expertise. 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to take a technical skills test demonstrating their understanding of zoning regulations/bylaws and software competency. 

We appreciate the time and effort taken to submit your application and look forward to meeting you.