Detailing Department Operations Manager

Kubik; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubik in Mississauga is seeking a Detailing Department Operations Manager to lead the team that creates drawings, details and technical packages that bring immersive environments to life. You will keep complex work moving by aligning people, priorities, schedules, and production needs, ensuring every project is clear, buildable and ready for production.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in exhibit detailing and 3+ years leading drafting or technical design teams, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in exhibit detailing or related field.
• 3+ years leading drafting, detailing, or technical design teams.
• Strong ability to read, assess, and improve drawing packages.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, millwork, metalwork, and graphics integration.
• Ability to turn creative concepts into practical production solutions.
• Excellent planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the detailing schedule and align priorities, staffing, and milestones.
• Join project launch and handoff meetings to understand scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Balance workloads, forecast capacity, and flag risks before they become roadblocks.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to keep deliverables on track.
• Create planning habits that bring clarity, accountability, and consistency to the team.
• Review and approve hours, invoices, and time-off requests.
• Guide, coach, and support detailers across workload planning, performance, and development.
• Build strong standards, workflows, best practices, and quality checks across Kubik locations.
• Create an environment where talented technical people can do their best work.
• Support smart decisions around materials, fabrication methods, vendors, manufacturing efficiencies, and installation needs.
• Keep Kubik’s detail libraries, fabrication components, materials, and drawing templates sharp and current.

Job description

Turn big ideas into buildable realities.

Kubik is looking for a sharp, organized Detailing Department Operations Manager to lead the team behind the drawings, details, and technical packages that bring extraordinary environments to life.

You’ll keep complex work moving—aligning people, priorities, schedules, and technical requirements so every project is clear, buildable, and ready for production.

What You’ll Do

Keep the Work Moving

• Own the detailing schedule and keep priorities, staffing, and milestones aligned.
• Join project launch and handoff meetings to understand scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Balance workloads, forecast capacity, and flag risks before they become roadblocks.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to keep deliverables on track.
• Create planning habits that bring clarity, accountability, and consistency to the team.
• Review and approve hours, invoices, and time-off requests.

Lead the Team

• Guide, coach, and support detailers across workload planning, performance, and development.
• Build strong standards, workflows, best practices, and quality checks across Kubik locations.
• Create an environment where talented technical people can do their best work.

Bring Technical Confidence

• Support smart decisions around materials, fabrication methods, vendors, manufacturing efficiencies, and installation needs.
• Keep Kubik’s detail libraries, fabrication components, materials, and drawing templates sharp and current.

What You Bring

• 7+ years in exhibit detailing, technical drafting, architectural millwork, experiential fabrication, museum exhibits, retail fixtures, or a related field.
• 3+ years leading drafting, detailing, engineering, or technical design teams.
• Strong ability to read, assess, and improve drawing packages.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, construction, millwork, metalwork, and graphics integration.
• Ability to turn creative concepts into practical production solutions.
• Excellent planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience within trade shows, events, retail activations, museums, themed entertainment, or branded environments.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You think like a builder.
• You make complex work feel organized and achievable.
• You lead with clarity, accountability, and collaboration.
• You care about quality, efficiency, and practical execution.
• You take ownership—and help others succeed.

Why Join Kubik?

At Kubik, we create immersive environments that tell stories, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting impression. You’ll work with creative, technical, and production teams who care about craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the details right.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please send all inquiries regarding accommodations to [e-mail]. Be sure to include your name, the job you are interested in, and the accommodation you are seeking.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted.