‍The Project/Technical Lead is responsible for the successful delivery of hospitality and luxury environments, leading projects from concept through execution while balancing design integrity, technical coordination, team performance, and client outcomes. With 10+ years of professional experience, this role oversees project direction, drives execution strategy, and ensures alignment between the design vision, schedule, and buildability.

Working closely with the Owner, Project Directors and senior design staff, the Project/Technical Lead leads internal teams, coordinates external consultants and clients, and maintains momentum across all phases of work. This role combines leadership, communication, technical oversight, and operational accountability to ensure projects are delivered with clarity, consistency, and excellence.

Credentials:

• 10+ years of architectural experience within hospitality, luxury residential, or commercial environments.

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent (Bachelor’s or Master’s).

• Professional certification or registration is an asset ‍ ‍

• Strong communication and organizational skills, fluent in spoken and written English‍ ‍

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite and other project management softwares

• Proficiency in Revit is considered a bonus.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

‍‍Responsibilities include:

• ‍ Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or complex projects through all project phases.

• Acts as the primary point of leadership and coordination between clients, and consultants with senior team members, and internal teams.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers and project team members.

• ‍ Leads client presentations as required, internal project discussions, and coordination meetings with professionalism and clarity.

• ‍ Navigates complex conversations and project challenges while maintaining trust, alignment, and confidence across teams.

• ‍ Builds strong client relationships through responsiveness, leadership, accountability, and strategic communication.

• ‍ Reviews presentations and technical drawing packages to ensure design intent is clearly and accurately conveyed and contract deliverables are met.

• ‍ Creates master project schedules and leads scheduling discussion with the client and internal team. 

‍To apply:

‍ Please submit your cover letter, digital CV and work examples that showcase your ability and knowledge and apply to  careers@paoloferrari.com.

The Project Leader is responsible for the successful delivery of hospitality and luxury interior environments, leading projects from concept through execution while balancing design integrity, technical coordination, team performance, and client outcomes. This role oversees project direction, drives execution strategy, and ensures alignment between the design vision, schedule, and buildability.

Working closely with Project Directors and senior design staff, the Project Leader leads internal teams, coordinates external consultants and clients, and maintains momentum across all phases of work. This role combines leadership, communication, technical oversight, and operational accountability to ensure projects are delivered with clarity, consistency, and excellence.

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

Working closely with the Project Leader, the Senior Designer leads large scopes within a project, driving design direction, coordinating across disciplines, and resolving challenges with minimal oversight. This role balances hands-on design contribution with team leadership, providing clear direction, mentoring junior staff, and strengthening overall team performance.

Credentials or Qualifications:

• 7-12 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 progress toward certification (e.g., NCIDQ, LEED AP, PMP) is an asset

• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

• Strong technical capability in Rhino and/or Revit is an asset.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops concepts, space planning, and material direction with ownership and understanding of design intent.

• Oversees and contributes to drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and design clarity.

• Ensures documentation packages (tender, permit, fabrication, construction) are comprehensive, coordinated, and aligned with project objectives

• Resolves complex design and technical challenges, balancing design intent, constructability, budget, and schedule

• Leads coordination with internal teams, ensuring alignment across disciplines and project phases.

• Interfaces with external consultants, leading coordination meetings and resolving issues proactively

• Supports Project Leads in maintaining project momentum, identifying risks, and proposing solutions

• Mentors intermediate and junior designers, offering guidance, feedback, and knowledge-sharing

• Fosters a collaborative and engaged team environment, contributing to team growth and development and solutions-oriented mindset

The Studio & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for bringing the Studio Paolo Ferrari brand to life through exceptional hospitality, thoughtful operational support, and the execution of the studio's marketing and cultural initiatives.

Acting as the steward of the studio experience, this role oversees front-of-house operations, social media execution, marketing coordination, studio events, awards submissions, website updates, and internal culture initiatives while supporting the day-to-day operation of the studio.

The Studio & Marketing Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring every interaction with Studio Paolo Ferrari reflects the studio's commitment to design excellence, hospitality, and attention to detail.

This role is ideal for an organized, creative, service-oriented individual who enjoys balancing administrative coordination with brand storytelling and has a passion for design, culture, and creating memorable experiences.

Credentials or Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in Marketing, Studio Coordination, Office Administration, Hospitality, Communications, or a related role

• Experience within Interior Design, Architecture, Hospitality, Fashion, Creative Services, or Luxury Brands strongly preferred

• Demonstrated interest in marketing, branding, social media, and visual storytelling

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), or similar design software preferred

• Experience managing social media platforms and website content

• Strong written communication and copywriting skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Passion for design, architecture, fashion, art, and luxury hospitality

• This role is based in Toronto and requires regular in-studio presence

Responsibilities include:

Brand & Marketing Execution

• Coordinating the day-to-day execution of SPF's marketing initiatives while maintaining consistency across all brand touchpoints

• Coordinating and scheduling social media content across all platforms

• Assisting with creation of marketing content using established brand templates

• Maintaining and updating the studio website

• Coordinating awards submissions and supporting submission preparation

• Organizing photography, project assets, and marketing collateral

• Coordinating with external PR consultants and marketing partners

Operational Support & Studio Coordination

• Supports the day-to-day operational coordination of the studio while ensuring internal activities remain organized, responsive, and aligned

• Coordinating the studio's internal meeting schedule

• Monitoring calendar conflicts and proactively coordinating scheduling priorities alongside the Studio & Operations Coordinator

• Coordinating meeting logistics, presentation setup, hospitality requirements, and technology needs

• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the Operations team

• Acting as a cross-functional operational resource by providing support during vacations, peak workloads, or other team absences

Studio Experience, Hospitality & Culture

• Responsible for creating an exceptional day-to-day experience for employees, clients, consultants, and guests while fostering SPF's hospitality-first culture

• Managing front desk reception and welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism

• Coordinating hospitality for meetings, presentations, and client visits

• Maintaining studio kitchens, meeting rooms, hospitality spaces, and shared environments to the highest standard

• Coordinating studio events and initiatives both internally and externally

• Managing birthday and anniversary celebrations, employee gifts, and hospitality initiatives

• Helping maintain the overall presentation, atmosphere, and day-to-day experience of the studio

• Championing SPF's culture of hospitality through thoughtful planning, organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication

The Studio & Marketing Coordinator is expected to:

• Represent Studio Paolo Ferrari with professionalism, warmth, and exceptional hospitality

• Demonstrate outstanding organizational and communication skills

• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

• Take initiative and proactively identify opportunities to improve the studio experience

• Execute marketing initiatives consistently while maintaining SPF's brand standards

• Support a collaborative, service-oriented Operations team

• Maintain professionalism and discretion when supporting leadership and studio initiatives

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve workflows, organization, and the overall studio experience

Key Competencies

• Hospitality & Client Experience

• Marketing Coordination

• Social Media Management

• Brand Awareness & Visual Communication

• Event Coordination

• Organization & Time Management

• Administrative Coordination

• Communication & Relationship Management

• Creativity & Attention to Detail

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Service-Oriented Mindset

• Operational Agility