Interior Design Technical Director

B+H Architects is seeking a highly skilled and technically driven Interior Design Technical Director for our Toronto studio. This senior leadership role is focused on leading the development and execution of Revit modeling, comprehensive project documentation, and robust QA/QC processes for interior design projects of varying scale and complexity. As a central figure in our technical team, you will guide the production of high-quality construction documentation, ensure design intent is meticulously translated through all phases, and champion best practices in Revit and technical standards. You will be the go-to authority on project documentation, overseeing teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance from schematic design through to construction completion.

As the Interior Design Technical Director, you will:

• Lead the creation, development, and management of Revit models across all interior design projects, setting up drawings, standards, and workflows that maximize efficiency and precision.
• Oversee and manage the complete documentation process, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with project goals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Take full ownership of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for all documentation outputs, maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence and accuracy.
• Review and guide the development of construction drawings, specifications, material schedules, and other technical documents to ensure alignment with design intent and industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — including designers, architects, consultants, and contractors — to ensure technical integration and smooth project delivery.
• Provide technical mentorship to interior designers and production staff, fostering skill development in Revit and documentation best practices.
• Lead coordination between disciplines to mitigate clashes and ensure seamless documentation and construction transitions.
• Conduct site reviews during construction to verify implementation aligns with design documentation and resolve technical issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local building codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring compliance in all deliverables.

Additional Responsibilities:

• ·Engage directly with clients to communicate technical details and ensure design needs are fully understood and met.
• Develop and implement technical design strategies to resolve complex challenges and integrate innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Lead the Construction Administration (CA) phase, including documentation tracking, responses to RFIs, and site reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in interior design, with a strong focus on technical design, leadership, and project management.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expertise in construction techniques, materials, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience leading large, complex projects, with the ability to manage multiple teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a commitment to fostering professional growth and collaboration within the team.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to engage clients, contractors, and internal teams in a cohesive, productive manner.
• A strong understanding of the intersection of creative design and technical execution to deliver high-quality, functional spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ·Certification from a recognized interior design organization (e.g., NCIDQ, LEED accreditation).
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, hospitality, or residential projects.
• Expertise in advanced technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) and its integration into design workflows.

OUR FIRM

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world.

We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies.

At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Join us if you’re willing to try new things, to go bold, and to let the best idea win. If you’re willing to stretch yourself and you want to create something that’s never existed before, we want you.

For more information, please visit https://bharchitects.com/en/

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. B+H is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.