Junior Interior Designer/Barista

Please note,

• Must be willing to work in-store as a barista
• Weekend availability required

Pay: CAD $ $22.00 per hour

Founded in Toronto, Real Fruit Bubble Tea has been committed to making fresh fruit drinks healthy and accessible for anyone to enjoy since 2002. We have 137 locations across Canada and USA. As a rapidly expanding business, we want you to join our team and grow with us There is huge potential for growth, and we welcome anyone who is up to a challenging yet rewarding journey

Position Description

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Junior Interior Designer will support hospitality-focused interior design projects by contributing to concept development, documentation, and project execution. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, innovative design solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in-store as a bubble tea barista
• Collaborate with the team lead throughout the design development process, from concept to construction, ensuring the design aligns with project objectives.
• Working closely with a team leads to maintaining design integrity, budget compliance, and project schedules.
• Draft and prepare FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) plans and specifications for coordination with vendors.
• Attend client meetings alongside senior colleagues, serving as a professional and effective presenter and representative.
• Coordinate efficiently with local suppliers, project consultants, client representatives, and internal team members to achieve project milestones.
• Provide space planning under guidance, ensuring functional requirements and design considerations meet local building code standards.
• Produce design development and contract documents, primarily using AutoCAD.
• Creating mood boards, sketches, and initial 3D visuals (3D Max, Enscape or Rhino software...) to define the design direction.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for the selection, specification, procurement, and installation of furnishings and equipment, including detailed layout drawings and schedules.
• Consistently meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality of all work produced.
• Maintain a strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and methods.
• Perform on-site work as required to support project execution and quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in Canada and USA construction codes and regulations.
• Passionate, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to travel as required for projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese (written and verbal) is an asset