Architectural Designer

Fusion Homes; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Architectural Designer, where your creativity and expertise will shape innovative residential designs. In this role, you will lead projects from concept to completion, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results. With a commitment to excellence and a vibrant company culture, this opportunity offers not just a job, but a chance to grow alongside a team that values talent and ambition. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous vacation, and comprehensive benefits as you contribute to a dynamic environment focused on redefining the future of home building.

Benefits

Award-winning company culture

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Exciting social events

Employee Recognition Program

4 weeks of vacation after 1 year

100% employer paid benefits

Company cell phone

Discounts on Fusion Homes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural design, preferably in new home building.
• Proficiency in Revit and knowledge of Ontario Building Code required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to inform design visions for new residential models.
• Lead design efforts from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Market Research

Design Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

ARIDO/NCIDQ accredited degree in Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

Job description

Love the Journey

Driven by our values and a shared commitment to excellence and growth, Fusion Homes and Helia Capital are redefining what it means to build for the future – be it through homes, businesses, or careers. As a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Mercer Best Employer, we are driven by a deep devotion to our people, an unrelenting competitive spirit, and an ambitious desire to win as one team. Delivering an unparalleled customer experience and achieving our bold growth objectives requires an exceptional team of talented individuals. To rise to the occasion, we consistently over-deliver, embrace challenges with determination, and approach each day with a clear purpose: to outperform yesterday and defy expectations.

For us to deliver an unparalleled customer experience and drive the business with immense growth ahead, we require a unique mix of unbelievably rare people. We care first and foremost about talent and the unrelenting drive to defy the expectations set out ahead of us. To rise to the occasion, we consistently over-deliver, and live each day with a clear purpose of doing better than we did the day before.

Join the Fusion Team

We are searching for an exceptionally talented Architectural Designer to join our growing team and help us deliver on our customer promise. Reporting to the Director of Sales and Design, this role will drive the creation of innovative design visions and briefs, informed by market research and buyer insights. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, the Architectural Designer will:

1. Conduct market research on buyer preferences, competitors, and design trends to inform new residential models across various project types.
2. Lead design efforts from project inception to completion, developing conceptual building designs, including elevations, floor plans, site plans, and renderings for proposals and marketing.
3. Collaborate with internal teams (land development, marketing, drafting, construction) and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions within quality, timeline, and budget constraints.
4. Perform site visits to ensure compliance with construction documents, identify deviations, and work with team members to resolve issues while staying updated on market design trends.
5. Plan, track, and schedule project timelines and milestones, assist the Interior Designer with special projects (model homes, decor centers, home staging), and ensure deadlines are met.

What You Bring to the Table:

1. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (experience within the new home building industry will be considered a strong asset).
2. Proficiency with Revit preferred.
3. Knowledge of Residential Construction and the Ontario Building Code required.
4. An ARIDO/NCIDQ accredited degree in Architectural Design is preferred.
5. Ability to fit together artistic, functional and technical requirements.

Why You Should Join Fusion:

1. Award-winning company culture.
2. Numerous opportunities for growth and professional development.
3. Exciting social events and Employee Recognition Program.
4. Competitive salary and performance-based bonus system.
5. 4 weeks of vacation after just 1 year.
6. 100% employer paid benefits for you and your family members.
7. Company cell phone provided.
8. Discounts on Fusion Homes plus first access.