Industrial Designer

Pacific Smoke International Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits from day 1

Year-end bonus

3 weeks vacation

Learning & development

Tuition reimbursement

Distributor pricing

Company events

Job summary

Pacific Smoke International Inc. in Markham is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer to drive production-ready designs balancing ergonomics, aesthetics, and manufacturability. You’ll work with engineering and manufacturing partners, focusing on 3D form, CMF, and design execution.

The role reports to the Manager of Art & Design and requires collaboration across product teams to ensure alignment with strategy and market needs. A digital portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design.
• 2–4 years industrial design experience, preferably on consumer hardware.
• High CAD/software proficiency and ability to produce production-ready designs.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and 3D printing workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mandarin is a plus; willingness to vape test products.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and maintain 3D CAD models for product development.
• Translate concepts into manufacturable hardware with engineering input.
• Collaborate with overseas manufacturers to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Conduct market visits and track hardware trends to inform design.
• Partner with Product Management to align design with strategy and targets.
• Perform other design tasks as assigned.

Skills

CAD proficiency

3D modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Mandarin (asset)

Vape product testing (asset)

Education

Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Fusion 360

Rhino

KeyShot

Job description

at Pacific Smoke International Inc.

(4 days on-site per week)

Do you believe that a company’s success depends on its people? If so, PSI is the place for you! PSI is nothing without the people who build, design, and support it. We’re looking for a talented and experienced Industrial Designer to join our scaling organization and help us create a new generation of modern, visually stunning, and ergonomic products. At Pacific Smoke International, our mission is to help people quit smoking by providing safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. As the leading distributor of electronic vaporizers and award-winning vaping products in Canada, we've made significant progress since our founding in 2013. However, we have much more to accomplish for our customers, and we're looking for a culturally aligned Industrial Designer to join our dynamic team located in Markham.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Art & Design, and supervised by our Sr. Industrial Designer. The Industrial Designer is responsible for the development of production-ready product designs that balance ergonomics, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role focuses heavily on core industrial design execution, including 3D form development and direct collaboration with engineering and manufacturing partners. Visualization and CMF development are supported by dedicated internal specialists, allowing this role to focus purely on high-quality product architecture and design execution.

Key Responsibilities

• CAD & Concept Development: Create, refine, and maintain 3D CAD models to support product development and update design files throughout prototype iterations. Test and refine designs through rapid prototyping and 3D printing workflows.
• Manufacturing Handoff: Work closely with engineering teams and overseas manufacturing partners to translate product concepts into manufacturable consumer hardware while retaining design intent.
• Global Collaboration: Communicate effectively with overseas manufacturers in the mornings (or occasionally evenings) as required to ensure technical feasibility and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct occasional market visits and attend trade expos as needed to gain a greater understanding of the competitive landscape and identify hardware trends. Keep up to date with general Industrial Design/CMF trends outside of the vape industry as well.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Product Management to ensure design solutions align with product strategy, revenue targets, and market requirements.
• Other related tasks as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of industrial design experience, ideally with a track record of being part of a team that has brought a physical product to market.
• High proficiency in CAD and design software (Fusion 360, Rhino, KeyShot, etc.).
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes, materials, and 3D printing workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional product development environment.
• Written and spoken Mandarin is a strong asset.
• Willingness to vape to test products is an asset.

What You Can Expect From Us

• A total compensation package including a group benefits program starting from day 1 and a year-end performance bonus.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• Ongoing learning, development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
• Product at distributor pricing and company events.

If you are a results-driven, self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team at PSI. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people nationwide while working in an inclusive and supportive environment. A digital portfolio showcasing your previous work is required.

Thank you to all the applicants who have shown interest in this position. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply. While we carefully review every application we receive, we regret to inform you that only the candidates who are being considered for further evaluation will be contacted.

Pacific Smoke International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.