Design Specialist

DMC Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

High-profile projects

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DMC Recruitment is seeking a Design Specialist for a leading commercial furniture and workplace interiors firm in the Greater Toronto Area, offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role supports space planning, furniture specification, and technical drawings across corporate, government, and institutional projects.

You will produce accurate layouts, renderings, and quotations with AutoCAD, Configura CET, SketchUp, and V-Ray while coordinating with sales, project management, and clients to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in commercial furniture specification, workplace interiors, or related industries.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Configura CET.
• Experience with CAP/2020 or similar specification/quoting software.
• Knowledge of SketchUp and/or V-Ray is an asset.
• Strong understanding of commercial furniture systems and technical product application.

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

Skills

Space planning

Technical drawing

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Configura CET

CAP/2020

SketchUp

V-Ray

Job description

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