Original job description
We are partnering with a premier commercial furniture manufacturer to recruit a detail-driven and proactive Product Solutions Designer to join their Canadian Product Solutions Design (PSD) team.
In this role, you will support Canadian dealers, corporate accounts, and internal stakeholders by delivering accurate specifications, product layouts, and tailored workspace solutions.
You will serve as a key CET resource, continuously taking initiative to optimize processes and elevate deliverables.
If you are resourceful, eager to learn, and thrive working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Product Solutions Designer
Location: North York, ON
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $65,000 – $80,000 per year based on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision coverage, plus retirement savings matching.
Career Growth: Opportunity to work with an industry-leading commercial interiors brand with ongoing training and professional development.
Autonomy & Impact: High level of ownership over large-scale corporate projects and process improvements.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
Project & Specification Support
Create and maintain detailed drawings and specifications in CET Designer, including typicals, floorplans, 3D renderings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and quotes.
Develop and maintain "standards" documentation for major corporate accounts to ensure consistency and efficiency across recurring projects.
Conduct Spec Checks and Audits to verify accuracy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
Support large-scale corporate and dealer projects, including RFP responses, deliverable packages, and installation documentation.
Design & Product Application
Apply deep commercial furniture product knowledge to create functional, effective layouts for workstations, private offices, and ancillary spaces.
Assist with finish selections and ensure all designs meet building codes, accessibility (ADA/AODA) requirements, and corporate quality standards.
Stay current with product updates, CET advancements, and commercial interior industry trends through continuous learning and training.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner closely with Account Managers, Regional VPs, and dealer designers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Maintain accurate project tracking in internal systems, providing clear, proactive updates on progress and scope changes.
Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to address custom or complex product requirements.
Qualifications
Experience: 3+ years of experience in contract furniture specification; experience with major systems furniture lines is an asset.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in CET Designer (Commercial Interiors), AutoCAD, CAP2020, and Spec.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of systems furniture, electrical/power planning, and corporate workspace layouts.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness when auditing specifications and generating BOMs.
Self-Starter: Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple deadlines effectively.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative, customer-service mindset.
Education: Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
Summary
Ready to take the next step in your commercial interiors design career?
Apply today to this posting or send your updated resume directly to Leslie at leslie.walker@randstad.ca with the subject line "Product Solutions Designer Application" to schedule a confidential conversation.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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