Lead Designer

Jagger; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jagger, a fast-growing custom furniture manufacturer startup in Toronto, is seeking a Design Lead to join their team. This role requires leading a small design team while also being hands-on with client projects, ensuring effective collaboration and execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in furniture design and manufacturing, with proficiency in SolidWorks as a must. Responsibilities include managing projects from concept to completion and coordinating with offshore production teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in furniture design and manufacturing.
• SolidWorks proficiency is essential.
• Experience with shop drawing prep and review.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule a team of 4 designers.
• Manage your own client projects end-to-end.
• Create and refine designs in SolidWorks.

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client a fast-growing custom furniture manufacturer startup is looking for a Design Lead to join the team!

You’ll split your time between leading a small design team (4 people) and running your own client projects. This is a hands-on leadership role, not purely managerial.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and scheduling a team of 4 designers
• Managing your own client projects end-to-end
• Creating and refining designs in SolidWorks
• Reviewing and approving shop drawings
• Collaborating with an offshore production team in Asia
• Coordinating with purchasing on electrical and control samples

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in furniture design and manufacturing
• SolidWorks proficiency - this is a must
• Experience with shop drawing prep and review
• Solid understanding of furniture construction, finishes, and stains
• Comfortable leading a team while staying hands-on with projects