Recruitment By Design
Workplace Design Team Manager
Our client, a well-established Business Interiors/Office Furniture dealer in York Region is looking to add a Workplace Design Team manager to their team. This is a full-time permanent position and is paying a base salary of $80K +, depending on experience as well as a competitive benefits and vacation package.
Job Summary:
The Design Manager is responsible for leading the design team in the planning and execution of commercial office furniture layouts and specifications. This role ensures design quality, consistency, and alignment with client objectives while supporting sales and project management teams. The Design Manager also serves as a key liaison between clients, manufacturers, and internal departments, helping drive efficiency, creativity, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, coach and mentor the design team, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and fostering professional development.
- Manage workload and projects assignments, prioritization of projects, and design estimates
- Oversee space planning, furniture layout, finish selections, and specification creation using industry-standard software (AutoCAD, CET Designer etc.).
- Collaborate with account managers and clients to understand project goals, budget, and timeline.
- Ensure all drawings and specifications meet client standards, manufacturer requirements
- Keep current with new software and hardware technology
- Review and approve final drawings, renderings, and specifications before submission.
- Participate in client meetings as needed.
- Develop and maintain design processes and documentation standards.
- Stay current with furniture trends, workplace strategy, and design best practices.
- Assist in developing RFP responses, product decisions and content
- Working alongside Sales focusing on billable hours and selling Design services
Qualifications:
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in office furniture design; 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Advanced AutoCAD, CET Designer (Configura), and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of major office furniture lines
- Excellent communication, organizational, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of commercial interiors, space planning, and furniture specifications.
Work Environment:
- In-office role with some flexibility
- Client sites
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Please email your resume to with the wording “Job , Workplace Design Team Manager” in the subject line.
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