Product Developer

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer seeks an Industrial Designer for their Seasonal & Garden team. You will design user-centered products for various categories, collaborate with engineers, and utilize sales analytics to guide designs. Ideal candidates have a degree in Design or Engineering, 2-7 years of experience, and strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite. The role offers growth opportunities and $2,000 in annual education credits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Store discounts

Annual education credits

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience designing consumer hardgoods.
• Comfortable working in hands-on manufacturing and testing environments.
• Outstanding ability to translate business requirements into design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design across diverse product categories, including power tools and seasonal products.
• Lead designer for the assortment while collaborating with engineers.
• Analyze sales performance and market trends to guide product strategy.

Skills

Human-centered design approach

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite

3D printing and physical modeling

Project management

Data analysis using Power BI

Education

Undergraduate degree in Design, Engineering, Product Development, or Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

What you'll do

Ready to design the tools that millions of Canadians reach for in their garages, sheds, and gardens? We're looking for a creative Industrial Designer to join our high-energy Seasonal & Garden team, where your designs directly impact how people tackle their outdoor projects, from weekend warriors to professional landscapers.

You'll be the creative force behind an incredibly diverse product portfolio spanning our powerhouse brands - Mastercraft, Yardworks, Woods, PWR POD, and Golfgreen. One day you might 3D print models to refine the ergonomics of a 48V chainsaw, the next you could be reimagining condo gardening solutions by mapping user journeys and identifying pain points, or diving deep into Canadian Tire sales data to uncover opportunities for next-generation snow shovels that give us a competitive edge. This isn't your typical design role - you'll combine sales analytics with user testing to validate designs, learn from cross-functional departments, and collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to bring your visions to life. You'll develop into a master of consumer product design and retail strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design Across Diverse Product Categories: Including but not limited to power tools (48V/20V chainsaws, snow blowers, lawn mowers), hand tools (rakes, pruners, weeders), seasonal products (snow removal, pool accessories, gardening gloves), and garden systems (trellises, planters, grow lights).
• Lead Designer for the Assortment: Your team will comprise engineers who will help bring your visions to life. You will have ample control over design direction.
• Lead across multiple products: The goal is to give you variety in products and to feel proud of all the products you’re launching. We will aim to grow your scope of products to lead millions of annual revenue dollars of product per year.
• Process Forward: The team is always evolving with new ways of operating and always willing to try new ways of working. We encourage creative new ways of approaching our work.
• Design & Innovate: Create compelling, user-centered products using Adobe Creative Suite while identifying customer pain points and user journey opportunities to drive meaningful product improvements.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze sales performance and market trends to guide product strategy. This will involve ample analysis through sales data, and research into the latest trends and positioning of competitors.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Navigate complex projects involving Engineering, QA, Packaging, Program Management, Legal, and international vendors.
• Business Partnership: Present to stakeholders, manage project budgets, and balance design vision with commercial realities.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take products from initial concept through manufacturing launch.
• Growth & Impact: This role offers exceptional exposure across our entire business ecosystem. You'll gain invaluable experience in cost management, vendor relations, regulatory compliance, and market positioning while building a portfolio of products sold across Canada's largest retail network. We provide $2,000 in annual education credits for courses, certifications, or training that advance your career.

What you bring

• Undergraduate degree in Design, Engineering, Product Development, or Manufacturing

• 2-7 years of experience designing consumer hardgoods (tools, appliances, automotive parts, toys, or outdoor equipment preferred)

• Must be comfortable working in hands-on manufacturing and testing environments

• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Keyshot, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proven experience with human-centered design approach and design research methodologies

• Understanding of basic hardgoods production processes and materials

• Comfortable presenting design concepts to cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Outstanding ability to translate business requirements into clear design specifications and direction

• Proven ability to succeed with minimal supervision while delivering quality results

• Action-oriented mindset with deep focus on end-user needs and market demands

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, successfully managing multiple projects with varying scope and team dynamics

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks for 3D modeling

• Experience using garden tools, power equipment, or seasonal products

• 3D printing and physical modeling capabilities

• Power BI experience for sales performance and market trend analysis

• G2 license and vehicle access for site visits and vendor meetings

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, e-commerce capabilities, and market-leading merchandising strategies, we work to innovate with purpose for our customers. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, store discounts, learning opportunities, profit sharing, and retirement programs. We provide wellness benefits and mental health resources to eligible employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.