Job Title: Junior Design Manager / Industrial Designer
Location: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full-Time, In office
Industry: Custom Millwork Fabrication (Hospitality & Commercial)
Start Date: June 2026
About Us
We’re a small, hands-on millwork fabrication company specializing in hospitality and commercial projects. Our work is found in restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, and custom commercial interiors. We keep things straightforward, and we value good workmanship, accountability, and teamwork.
If you love problem solving and seeing a design go from drawing to fabrication and to a built and installed piece, you’ll feel at home here.
The Role:
We’re hiring a Junior Design Manager to support our design, production, and project flow. This role blends CAD work, shop coordination, and on-site involvement. You’ll be responsible for producing shop drawings, helping manage the fabrication of items through the shop, and visiting job sites to verify measurements and site conditions.
Since we’re a small team, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to wear multiple hats.
Key Responsibilities
- Create accurate shop drawings using SolidWorks (primary software)
- Use AutoCAD as needed for breaking down designs into fabrication
- Prepare drawings that are practical, buildable, and aligned with shop capabilities
- Work closely with the shop floor to clarify details and answer questions
- Track and help manage projects through fabrication and production
- Visit job sites to take field measurements and confirm site conditions
- Coordinate with installers, project managers, and fabricators to resolve issues
- Revise drawings and assist with as-built documentation when required
Required Qualifications
- Solid working knowledge of SolidWorks
- Basic to intermediate experience with AutoCAD
- Experience producing shop drawings
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable splitting time between office, shop, and job sites
- Valid driver’s license
- Must live within reasonable driving distance of Vaughan, Ontario
Preferred / Major Assets
- Background in millwork, cabinetry, or custom fabrication
- Degree or diploma in Industrial Design
- Experience with hospitality or commercial construction projects
- Familiarity with materials, joinery, and fabrication methods
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Who This Role Is For
- Someone organized, practical, and hands-on
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small business
- A clear communicator who respects both design intent and shop realities
- Self-motivated, reliable, and easy to work with
- Interested in long-term growth within the company
Our Work Culture
- Small team, relaxed environment
- Direct communication and real responsibility
- You’ll see your work move from drawings to finished installations
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Varied, hands-on work with real impact
- Supportive, down-to-earth workplace
- Health Benefits
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person (not remote)
Pay: $40,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
