Manager, Asset Design

CARBONLEO; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health benefits and employee support (

Open vacation policy

Snacks in office

Job summary

CARBONLEO is seeking an Asset Design Manager to safeguard design standards across our Montreal-area properties. You will partner with Operations, Customer Experience, and Marketing to assess assets, implement improvements, and deliver high-quality spaces aligned with our brand.

This role requires on-site leadership, scheduled projects, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance guest experience and sustainability.

Qualifications

• University degree in interior design, environmental design, landscape architecture, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design, management and coordination of design projects.
• Excellent observational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and aesthetic judgment balancing operational needs with standards.
• Strong understanding of design for commercial environments and landscaping.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects with landscape architects and consultants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate.
• Autonomy and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-site presence to assess property quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and oversee continuous improvement plans with Operations teams.
• Coordinate landscaping evolution with Operations teams and consultants.
• Develop design projects for operating assets, including indoor/outdoor areas.
• Plan signage, redevelopment, and space improvement projects within budget and schedule.
• Ensure Design Criteria are implemented across assets.
• Review design requests from tenants and coordinate with Leasehold Improvements.
• Monitor industry best practices in design and landscaping.
• Perform other related tasks.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Bilingual French & English

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

University degree in interior design / environmental design / landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

DIX30 and ROYALMOUNT, Design and Studio3D

At Carbonleo, we’re experience builders. Our large-scale real estate projects aim to create exceptional moments and sustainably improve the lives of the communities in which they are located—from an economic, human and environmental perspective. Want to help us achieve our goal? This role could be the right one for you!

Who We Are

Carbonleo is a company with a mission to create unparalleled experiences through innovative real estate projects that are at the forefront of international trends. Proudly based in Quebec, our private real estate development and management company is run by a team of people with numerous years of experience in real estate and retail industries.

Founded In 2012, Carbonleo Now Employs More Than 150 People, Who Work On Our Various Projects In The Greater Montreal Area, Including

• ROYALMOUNT, Montreal’s newest shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, where connectivity, creativity, and sustainability converge in an incomparable way. This world-class district, located in the heart of the city, features 170 stores, 60 restaurants and cafes, an urban park and a public art trail. As well, ROYALMOUNT will soon become the largest LEED Gold‑certified retail development in Canada;
• Quartier DIX30, the second largest multi-functional shopping center in Canada, located in Brossard;
• Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Montreal, a luxury accommodation and dining destination located in the heart of downtown.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with a highly competitive salary;
• A flexible schedule that suits your needs;
• Great benefits, 100% paid by the company, including an employee assistance program and access to virtual healthcare;
• An open vacation policy;
• Daily snacks available in-office;
• Bright, modern office space;
• A culture of intrapreneurship;
• A growing company with numerous opportunities for advancement.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Senior Director, Design & Studio3D, the Asset Design Manager serves as the guardian of Carbonleo’s design standards. Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the quality of assets in operation, this person serves as the primary design partner for the Operations teams and ensures that each property delivers an experience consistent with Carbonleo’s standards of excellence—in terms of the quality of its spaces, landscaping, and brand identity.

Working closely with the Operations, Customer Experience, and Marketing teams, this person maintains a regular on-site presence to assess property quality, identify opportunities for improvement, design and develop solutions that meet operational needs and accommodate the evolution of the assets, and then oversee their implementation. They ensure that the highest standards of design, landscaping, and customer experience are maintained across all projects.

Through quality reviews, management of operational design projects, application of Design Criteria, and a continuous improvement approach, this person directly contributes to preserving and strengthening Carbonleo’s position among the most prestigious real estate destinations in North America.

Are you passionate about design, landscaping, and branding? Do you enjoy devising creative solutions, turning ideas into reality, and managing projects from start to finish? Are you looking to grow in a stimulating, collaborative environment focused on excellence? We offer you a unique opportunity to put your creativity and expertise to work for exceptional destinations.

Responsabilities

• Serve as the primary design partner for the Operations teams by maintaining a regular on-site presence to assess the quality of properties, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend necessary actions.
• Continuously monitor the condition of assets, and develop and implement continuous improvement plan, in collaboration with the Operations teams, to maintain the highest standards of quality, design, landscaping, customer experience, and brand image.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee the evolution of the properties’ landscaping in collaboration with the Operations teams and specialized consultants to provide distinctive, sustainable outdoor environments that are consistent with Carbonleo’s design and quality standards.
• Conceive, develop, and oversee design projects related to operating assets, including indoor and outdoor common areas, seasonal installations, and initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience.
• Plan and coordinate signage, redevelopment, and space improvement projects, ensuring coordination among consultants, professionals, suppliers, and contractors, as well as adherence to quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Ensure the implementation, maintenance, and evolution of Carbonleo’s Design Criteria across all operating assets.
• Review design requests and proposals from tenants in operation and coordinate with the Leasehold Improvements team.
• Monitor best practices in design, landscaping, signage, and mixed-use property development to recommend innovative initiatives.
• Perform any other related tasks.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A university degree in interior design, environmental design, landscape architecture, or any other relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design, management, and coordination of design projects, ideally in a commercial or mixed‑use setting.
• Excellent observational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, enabling the identification of opportunities for improvement and the proposal of appropriate solutions.
• Creativity, excellent aesthetic judgment, and the ability to develop design concepts that balance operational needs, customer experience, and Carbonleo’s quality standards.
• Excellent understanding of design as applied to commercial environments, including materials, furniture, signage, outdoor spaces, and landscaping principles.
• Experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary projects, as well as collaborating with landscape architects, consultants, and other specialized partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across organizational boundaries.
• Autonomy, a sense of initiative, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.

Carbonleo is proud to have been a certified B Corp since 2023, a commitment that reflects our dedication to operating according to the most rigorous social and environmental standards and to making a positive impact on our employees, partners, and communities. Sustainability is an integral part of our mission and guides our decisions across our projects, partnerships, and corporate culture. We are committed to creating workplaces characterized by respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we implement practices designed to support the development, equity, and well‑being of our team.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a top priorities

At Carbonleo, we are proud ambassadors of employment equity, and prohibit discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, and municipal laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. If we contact you for an interview, and you require any special support, please do not hesitate to let us know.