Manager, Technical Design

Cozey; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture innovation company is seeking a Manager of Technical Design in Montreal. This role involves leading a team to ensure accuracy in technical deliverables and maintaining exceptional standards in product development. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, including leadership in the furniture industry. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and a culture focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional technical design experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the furniture industry required.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical design team, ensuring project timelines are met.
• Drive the product development calendar for all technical design milestones.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all technical documentation before hand-off.

Skills

Technical Design

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Cozey is Canada’s first sofa-in-a-box direct-to-consumer brand. We started with a mission to simplify Canadians’ lives through furniture that’s beautifully designed, easy to assemble, and made to evolve with you. By innovating Canada’s first sofa-in-a-box, we redefined how people experience furniture — and we’re just getting started.

Our culture is fast-moving, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on the customer experience. We believe in empowering great people to do great work, giving you the autonomy, clarity, and tools to make meaningful impact.

This position is based in Montreal, with relocation support available.

The mission of the Manager, Technical Design at Cozey

Reporting to Evan Clabots, Vice-President, Product Development & Innovation, we’re looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Manager of Technical Design to lead and manage Cozey’s growing technical design operations. This role is responsible for driving timelines, ensuring accuracy across all technical deliverables, and maintaining exceptional standards in every stage of product development, from concept through production hand-off. As a leader of the Product Development team, you will own the technical execution of design, overseeing tech pack accuracy, sample review cycles, and the overall workflow of the design team. You’ll ensure that our creative vision is translated into clear, manufacturable solutions, on time and on brief.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage the technical design team (2+ designers), ensuring project timelines, deliverables, and priorities are clear and met.
• Drive the product development calendar for all technical design milestones, guaranteeing all deadlines for sample comments, revisions, and tech pack submissions are achieved.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of all technical documentation and design files before hand-off to sourcing and manufacturing teams.
• Review prototypes, test builds, and factory samples for fit, accuracy, and manufacturability, ensuring all feedback is captured and communicated promptly.
• Oversee updates and version control of tech packs, CADs, and supporting documents throughout the development cycle.
• Implement and enforce technical standards that ensure clarity, efficiency, and precision across all product lines.
• Coach and mentor junior designers, fostering accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Sourcing, and Testing teams to ensure flawless product execution.
• Identify and optimize design processes, improving the speed and quality of information flow between design and development.
• Champion attention to detail and accountability across all deliverables — ensuring Cozey’s technical documentation reflects the same excellence as our products.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 8+ years of professional technical design experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
• Experience in the furniture industry is required.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and design teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert-level understanding of tech pack creation, revision control, and sample evaluation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Deep knowledge of materials, hardware, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborative, organized, and solutions-oriented leadership style.

Why you’ll love working here

• Be part of a brand that’s building the future of furniture with innovation, modularity, and sustainability at its core.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, plus a generous PTO policy that respects work-life balance.
• A fast-growing environment where your contributions have visible, company-wide impact.
• Endless opportunities for growth in a company that’s just getting started.