Design Specialist

Permanent / Full Time

Are you passionate about design and unbeatable team culture? This is the role for you! Apply now.

4+ years of commercial design experience
Proficiency with CET is an asset
GTA, Ontario

Design Specialist- Workplace Interiors & Furniture Solutions
Location: Greater Toronto Area | Hybrid Opportunity
Salary: $70,000k - $90,000k

Do you enjoy bringing workplace environments to life through thoughtful space planning and technical design? Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects while collaborating closely with sales, project management, and client teams?

Our client, a well-established leader within the commercial furniture and workplace interiors industry, is seeking a Design Specialist to join their growing team. This individual will play a key role in supporting workplace projects through space planning, furniture specification, technical drawings, and visual presentation development.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys the creative and technical side of workplace interiors and has a strong understanding of commercial furniture applications and specifications.

THE ROLE

The Designer will support workplace projects from concept through installation by preparing accurate drawings, layouts, specifications, and renderings for a variety of commercial interior environments. Working collaboratively with internal teams, this individual will help ensure furniture solutions are functional, visually compelling, and technically sound.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare furniture layouts, technical drawings, and specifications for commercial workplace projects
Develop creative and functional space planning solutions based on client requirements
Create drawings and concepts using AutoCAD and Configura CET
Produce installation and technical drawings with a high level of accuracy and detail
Generate quotations and specifications using furniture specification software
Prepare renderings and visual presentations utilizing CET Photo Lab, SketchUp, and/or V-Ray
Coordinate closely with sales, project management, and client support teams throughout project execution
Support projects across corporate, government, institutional, and RFP-driven sectors
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while handling revisions and evolving project requirements
Review and interpret architectural drawings and floorplans
Participate in client-facing meetings and project discussions as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 4 years of experience in commercial furniture specification, workplace interiors, or related industries
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Configura CET
Experience with specification and quoting software such as CAP/2020 or similar platforms
Working knowledge of SketchUp and/or V-Ray is considered an asset
Strong understanding of commercial furniture systems and technical product application
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

WHAT'S OFFERED

Hybrid work environment
Opportunity to work on high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Long-term growth opportunities within an established organization in the commercial interiors industry
Competitive compensation package based on experience

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Recruiter Neda Mirjabari

Contract Furniture and A&D Recruitment Consultant

Based in Toronto, Neda specializes in recruiting for the Design and Architecture sector with a specific niche in contract furniture across North America. Neda joined DMC Recruitment from a large international recruitment firm where she also specialized in all things Architecture and Design.

Neda is focused in working with her clients and candidates in the Architecture & Design industry working with various search engagements of specific positions throughout North America including; Principal, Director, Senior Architect, Architect, Technologist, Designer, Project Manager and other positions within small to large architecture and engineering design firms within this discipline.

Neda grew up in a very large, loud and extremely close family which ultimately contributed to her love for all things people related. After completing her degree in Sociology, Neda began her career in the sales industry. After over a decade of working in a multitude of exciting and differing sectors, she stumbled into the recruiting world, and the rest is history. Here she has been able to combine her love for people, sales and helping others to find the career of their dreams.

Neda excels at truly understanding what motivates candidates and clients, which allows her to make that personal connection that is so needed when helping individuals find the right employer, and employers find the right candidates to fit their needs. She recognizes that everyone is driven by a different, and personal motivator, understanding these details is what makes Neda great at what she does.

Outside of work, Neda enjoys staying active, travelling, watching football and spending time with family and friends. She is extremely passionate about health and fitness and can be found at the gym everyday burning off calories to make room for her true love – food!

Referral reward: $500

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