arts design jobs in Toronto, ON

Quality and Company is North America’s favourite supplier of fine commercial contract furniture for the hospitality market. We cater to the professional interior designer and purchasing company who are in need of flexibility, quality and expert craftsmanship. We work with the most recognized hotel brands and ensure that we meet their specific and unique requirements for their properties throughout the world. Quality and Company offers the highest quality products with competitive pricing and outstanding service. We not only meet, but often exceed the most demanding delivery schedules and are always flexible to our customer’s needs.

Reporting to the Head of Design, this candidate will be innovative, collaborative, and possess a sense of curiosity to propel our vision. They will own the ability to use their knowledge and expertise to create the best product for our clientele, while working to innovate the experience for our internal and external teams.

This position is not remote or hybrid.

https://www.qualityandcompany.com/

Responsibilities:

• Create new concepts outlining measurements, materials, finishes, and specs. This will be done in support of creating a new concept or in response to an existing one.
• Encompass client ideas into overall development process.
• Partner with estimating, purchasing, and project management teams on the design and development of furniture pieces.
• Produce concepts through a process of drawing, testing, and as needed refinement with internal design and manufacturing teams.
• Provide insight and reasoning on development and design related issues.
• Communicate product design through different media including sketches, mockups, and 2D CAD drawings using AutoCAD.
• Reviewing shop drawings and samples for production quality, fit, finish, and functionality.
• Create design solutions using qualitative design research methods – Industry trends, observations, and product benchmarking.
• Maintain organized design documentation for projects.
• Participate in formal and informal presentations with both internal teams and external clientele to communicate design intent, ability to modify style and content, provide advice, and communicate with different audiences.
• Strong knowledge of isometric and parametric design elements.
• Strong knowledge of imperial and metric forms of measurement.

Skills & Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Possess Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Status, or a valid Work Permit.
• Think and sketch on paper in order to solve design issues.
• Ability to be agile and adaptable to problem solving methods as project needs change.
• Self-manage time, tasks, and next steps while paying attention to detail and verifying work.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing process and materials as well as their impact on designs.
• Proactively assist and involve others. Initiate collaboration and seek input from team members.
• 3-5 years of 2D AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite experience is a requirement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of upholstered goods is considered a strong asset.

Education and Experience:

• Post Secondary diploma or degree in a related field is a requirement.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate work experience as a practicing Designer with a focus on furniture and product development.

What we Offer:

• Casual Dress
• Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
• On-Site Parking
• $70-$80,000.00 per annum dependent on experience

Quality & Company Inc is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with our hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcome applications from all equity-deserving groups. Quality & Company provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Any request must be made to the Human Resources department in advance, where we will work together to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair, and equitable manner.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience, and qualifications of the applicant. Quality & Company Inc reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maple, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person