Workplace Design Leader / Associate Director

Relocation support available for candidates from Europe or Australia.

We are partnered with a global design practice is looking to appoint a Design Leader to help shape the creative direction of its Toronto studio. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, design-led environment that blends strategy, interiors, and delivery under one roof - and to play a key role in raising the creative benchmark across the region.

You'll lead concept design, storytelling, and visual direction for high-profile workplace and lifestyle projects, guiding a multidisciplinary team through early visioning and client presentations. The right person will bring energy, pace, and design confidence - someone who can captivate a room, push creative boundaries, and mentor a talented team eager to grow.

What you'll do
- Lead concept design and presentation for major pursuits and projects
- Shape creative narratives and pitch material that capture attention
- Collaborate closely with strategists, architects, and delivery teams to ensure design intent carries through
- Elevate studio design culture and mentor emerging designers
- Represent the studio confidently in front of clients and industry partners

What we're looking for
- 8-18 years of experience in Interior Design (workplace & hospitality design)
- Strong conceptual portfolio and confident visual storyteller
- Clear, engaging communicator - comfortable presenting ideas to clients
- Proven ability to set direction and maintain design quality
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and interest in working within an integrated, global model

Why this role
A chance to help shape one of Toronto's most exciting design studios - creative freedom, global collaboration, and genuine ownership of the local design narrative.

To explore further, please get in touch in confidence.