Project Lead (Interior Design) – Toronto Office Full Time

Project Lead – Toronto Office

Full-Time | Eligible to work in Canada

Studio Paolo Ferrari is seeking a Project Lead (Toronto Office) to lead exceptional interior design projects, working with international brands across luxury hospitality and residential sectors. You will collaborate with an award-winning team on projects that are conceptually rich, meticulously detailed, and created for some of the world’s most respected brands and clients.

Credentials or Qualifications:

• 11+ years of interior design or architectural experience within hospitality, luxury residential, and retail environments.
• Degree in Interior Design or Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Professional certification or registration is an asset (e.g., NCIDQ, LEED AP, PMP).
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong technical capability in Rhino and/or Revit is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or complex projects through all project phases.

Responsibilities include:

• Owns full project delivery across all phases, balancing design vision, technical execution, timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Maintains accountability for project performance, delivery standards, and overall team output
• Oversees project schedules, staffing, deliverables, and team workload to maintain efficiency, momentum, and quality
• Provides leadership and oversight on technical coordination, drawing quality, detailing, and material implementation
• Anticipates project risks, identifies challenges proactively, and implements solutions to maintain project progress
• Resolves complex design and technical challenges, balancing design intent, constructability, budget, and schedule
• Builds strong client relationships through responsiveness, leadership, accountability, and strategic communication
• Contributes to studio standards, workflows, best practices, and process improvements.
• Supports staffing discussions, resource planning, and team utilization to improve project efficiency and team performance

This is a full-time position based in Toronto, Canada.

Candidates must be Canada-based or must posses a valid work visa.

If you’re passionate about exceptional design and ready to lead at a global scale — we’d love to hear from you.

Only candidates who send their Portfolio & Resume in PDF format, as a compressed attachment, to careers@paoloferrari.com will be considered.