Interior Designer or Design Technologist
Residential Interiors & Boutique Hospitality
Full-Time | In-Office | Calgary, Alberta
Please read before applying:
This is a full-time, in-office position located in Calgary, Alberta.
Remote applicants will not be considered.
Applicants must:
- Currently reside within the greater Calgary area
- Hold a valid Canadian Driver's Licence
- Have access to a personal vehicle
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be available to begin employment between mid-July and early August 2026
About Studio Ridge
Studio Ridge is a boutique interior design studio specializing in elevated residential interiors, boutique hospitality environments, luxury showhomes, and select architectural collaborations throughout Canada and the United States.
Our work is rooted in warmth, material richness, architectural sensitivity, and timeless mountain-inspired living.
We are seeking a talented Interior Designer or Design Technologist to join our Calgary studio.
This role is ideal for someone with approximately 3–5 years of residential interior design experience who enjoys both the creative and technical aspects of design and wants to contribute to meaningful, design-driven projects.
What You'll Do
- Prepare CAD-based drawing packages and technical documentation
- Assist with space planning, finish plans, elevations, detailing, and millwork coordination
- Support projects from concept through installation
- Participate in material sourcing, specifications, and furniture selections
- Prepare presentations, schedules, and project documentation
- Attend site visits, installations, and coordination meetings
- Collaborate with contractors, consultants, vendors, suppliers, and clients
- Maintain organized project files and documentation
- Utilize emerging technologies and AI-assisted workflows where appropriate
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of residential interior design experience in Canada or the United States
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design OR Diploma/Degree in Architectural Technology, Interior Design Technology, or related discipline
- Strong current CAD proficiency
Applicants without current CAD proficiency will not be considered.
- Working proficiency in SketchUp
- Experience with rendering software and visual presentation tools
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Understanding of residential construction methods and technical detailing
- Experience producing technical drawing packages and construction documentation
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented attitude
- Valid Canadian Driver's Licence
- Access to a personal vehicle
- Ability to travel occasionally to out-of-province project sites and installations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-assisted workflows
- Procurement coordination experience
- Luxury residential experience
- Boutique hospitality experience
- Installation and project execution experience
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and capability
- Comprehensive group benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Paid vacation
- Exposure to high-quality residential and hospitality projects
- Collaborative studio environment
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Structured leadership and mentorship
Who Will Be Successful Here
You are someone who:
- Takes ownership of your work
- Follows through consistently
- Appreciates high standards and attention to detail
- Communicates professionally and respectfully
- Balances creativity with technical rigor
- Welcomes feedback and continuous improvement
- Wants to grow within a collaborative team environment
At Studio Ridge, professionalism, accountability, reliability, and work ethic are valued just as highly as technical ability.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the following steps:
Step 1
Email [email protected] to request a Studio Ridge Employment Application Form.
Step 2
Submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio or work samples
- Minimum two examples of technical drawing work
- Software proficiency summary
- Completed Studio Ridge Employment Application Form
- Brief cover letter outlining:
- Your strongest software proficiency
- A project you are particularly proud of contributing to
- The type of work environment in which you perform best
Please use the subject line:
Studio Ridge Application – [Your Name]
Applications submitted without the completed Studio Ridge Employment Application Form will not be considered.
As a final detail, please include your preferred coffee order or beverage of choice somewhere within your application.
Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a personal vehicle?
- Are you currently proficient in CAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite and rendering software?
Experience:
- residential interior design: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- license for driving in Canada (required)
Location:
- Calgary, AB T2H 2H9 (required)
Work Location: In person
