About this Event
Sponsored by Contemporary Office Interiors
Where industry leaders meet emerging talent. Where careers take shape. Where Calgary's design community gets stronger.
The best firms don't just hire talent—they cultivate it. This evening brings together 80 members of Calgary's design community for honest conversation about building careers in interior design.
Industry professionals: Remember your first break? This is your chance to pay it forward while building meaningful connections with peers and future talent.
Students and emerging designers: Get direct access to firm owners, recruiters, and design leaders who can actually open doors.
Every ticket supports interior design scholarships at Mount Royal University.
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – Registration & Networking
5:45 PM – Panel Discussion + Q&A
6:45 PM – Closing & More Networking
THE PANEL
Moderated by PIAP board member, Courtney Vincent, principal and owner of Vincent Licensed Interior Design.
Kerri Peyton is the principal designer of award-winning Peyton Licensed Interior Design Inc. in Calgary. She is a Licensed Interior Designer recognized by the Alberta Association of Architects, holding degrees in Interior Design and Communications Studies from Mount Royal University.
Following her work with leading Calgary design firms and prior experience in marketing and communications at RBC Financial and WestJet Airlines, Kerri founded her own firm in 2012. Her work focuses on commercial interior design including hospitality, wellness, retail, healthcare, and childcare spaces. Kerri is a Studio Instructor at Mount Royal University and currently serves as President of Interior Designers of Alberta.
Jonathan Mattice is Managing Director of Targeted Talent and Cerberus Consulting, Canada's only recruitment and HR consulting firms exclusively focused on diversity and inclusion. Since 2018, Jonathan has led both organizations in transforming how companies approach hiring and workplace culture.
With extensive experience in leadership and organizational development, Jonathan champions diversity as essential to business success. His career spans multiple industries and includes roles in people and culture, executive coaching, and strategic consulting. Jonathan's approach emphasizes sustainable business practices, equitable hiring processes, and creating workplace environments where diverse perspectives drive innovation and growth.
WHY ATTEND
Industry Professionals: Network with peers, connect with motivated emerging talent, build your reputation as a leader who invests in people, and strengthen Calgary's design community.
Students & Emerging Designers: Real answers about career paths, portfolios, and first jobs. Direct conversations with decision-makers. Understanding your options from commercial to residential, small firms to large.
Everyone: Light refreshments, meaningful connections, and the satisfaction of supporting design education.
DETAILS
Venue: Contemporary Office Interiors
Capacity: 50 guests (limited)
Dress: Business casual
TICKETS
Industry Professional: $45
Student: $35
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to Contemporary Office Interiors for sponsoring the venue, food, and beverages for this event!
All proceeds from the tickets will go to the Primarily It's a Party Foundation Bursary, in support of the students of the Mount Royal University's Interior Design Program and students.
The Foundation is working towards endowment for the bursary, which will provide financial aid scholarships in perpetuity. Your support of our events directly impacts the students of the MRU Interior Design Program.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Firm owners • Design professionals • Recruiters • Emerging designers • Interior design students • Anyone invested in Calgary's design community
FAQ
I'm established—why attend?
Network with peers, meet future talent, build your reputation, give back. All in one efficient evening.
Will there be real conversation time?
Yes—dedicated networking before and after the panel.
Not hiring right now—still relevant?
Absolutely. The best networks are built before you need them.
Questions? [email protected]
Building Calgary's design future, one conversation at a time.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Contemporary Office Interiors, 2206 Portland Street Southeast, Calgary, Canada
CAD 40.54 to CAD 57.31
