Industrial Designer

Thorens; Montréal-Est; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorens is seeking an Industrial Designer to drive research, planning and concept development for custom layout solutions. You will create manufacturable concepts, prepare 3D models and drawings, and support prototype development while balancing cost, material, and schedule constraints.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to validate concepts and ensure feasibility, delivering well-documented designs and presentations throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Training in industrial design or related field (DEP/DEC) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong SolidWorks skills and good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience designing furniture, layouts, or custom wood/metal products is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and ability to collaborate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze needs, constraints, and information to plan deliverables and design stages.
• Develop creative, functional concepts considering materials, costs, and timelines.
• Prepare 3D models, 2D drawings, renderings, sketches, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to validate concepts.
• Coordinate prototype development and monitor timelines and materials.
• Propose design improvements to optimize costs and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain project documentation and track risks and changes.

Education

DEP/DEC in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Ourclient is an innovative company specializing in the design, manufacturing, andinstallation of custom layout solutions for the commercial, hospitality, andretail sectors. Recognized for the quality of its work and creative spirit, thecompany offers a dynamic environment where ideas, collaboration, andself-improvement are valued.

JOBDESCRIPTION :

Reporting to the management team, the IndustrialDesigner will be responsible for research, planning, and conceptdevelopment, in addition to preparing client presentations and supportingprototype development. The person will help transform client needs intoconcrete, manufacturable solutions aligned with cost, material, timeline, andproduction constraints.

TASKSAND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyze needs, constraints, and available informationin order to plan deliverables and design stages.
  
• Develop creative, functional, and manufacturing-readyconcepts, taking into account materials, finishes, costs, and projectobjectives.
  
• Prepare the 3D models, 2D drawings, renderings,sketches, presentations, and technical documents required for design,estimating, and manufacturing.
  
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internalteams to validate concepts, select appropriate solutions, and ensure technicalfeasibility.
  
• Coordinate prototype development, from initial designthrough validation, while monitoring timelines, materials, and modifications.
  
• Propose design improvements or alternative solutionsto optimize costs, materials, and manufacturing methods without compromisingproject objectives.
  
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams,resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  
• Maintain structured project documentation, trackrisks, changes, and impacts on costs and timelines, and contribute to thecontinuous improvement of design practices.
  

Profil

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Training in industrial design or a related field (DEPor DEC).
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similarposition, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and intermediateknowledge of the Adobe Creative suite.
  
• Experience designing furniture, layouts, or customwood and/or metal products is an asset.
  
• Good understanding of design, manufacturing, andinstallation processes.
  
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken andwritten.
  
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills.
  
• Creativity, a strong sense of innovation, and theability to develop concrete and manufacturable solutions.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail,and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to work effectivelyin a dynamic environment.
  
• Team spirit, sound judgment, and decision-makingability.
  
• Ability to present and defend concepts clearly andconvincingly.
  

WORK CONDITIONS :

• Dynamic manufacturing environment focused ondelivering custom projects.
  
• Close collaboration with design, engineering,production, and sales teams.
  
• Varied projects offering significant room forcreativity and problem-solving.
  
• Work combining design, concept development,prototyping, and manufacturing support.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the improvement ofproducts, processes, and design practices.
  
• Regular interaction with clients and suppliers as partof project work.
  

Note: The masculine is used to lighten the text withoutprejudice to the feminine form.