Sales Assistant / Junior Designer

Sensyst the Business Interiors Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial interior design firm in Mississauga is looking for a Sales Assistant / Junior Designer. Responsibilities include taking site notes, preparing vendor quotes, and creating detailed working drawings using AutoCAD. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. This position offers the chance to contribute to diverse projects in the interior design field.

Qualifications

• Positive, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to assemble construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction practices and materials.

Responsibilities

• Take detailed notes and perform site verifications.
• Prepare and send quote requests to vendors.
• Assist with documentation at site meetings.
• Create working drawings compliant with building codes.
• Manage construction administration services.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Take detailed notes, capture site photos, and perform basic site verifications as needed.
• Communicate with vendors by preparing and sending quote requests via email.
• Attend site meetings alongside the sales team to assist with documentation and coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely follow-up on vendor responses and maintain organized records of all correspondence.
• Create working drawings for all stages of project delivery including client approval, coordination with consultants / engineers tender submission, permit approval, construction, and as built (Post Construction).
• Develop details with design intent.
• Prepare presentation drawings.
• Create full sets of working drawings compliant with applicable building codes and bylaws.
• Space planning.
• Order samples and create sample boards.
• Development of construction contract documents for projects of varying scope; from schematic design through to construction administration with minimal supervision.
• Preparation of architectural drawings using AutoCAD; including plans, elevations, cross-sections, wall sections, details, schedules and specifications.
• Analysis of applicable building codes, by-laws and other technical documents and reports a project may be subject to.
• Document coordination with other disciplines, analyzing potential risks or conflicts and progressing solutions in a timely manner.
• Contract administration duties including municipal approvals, shop drawing review, responding to RFIs, site visits, field observations, reporting, etc.
• Liaising with Project Managers, lead Designers and engineers as required.
• Assist with and / or manage construction administration services.
• Access to vehicle for site visits, permit pick-up / drop off and client meetings.

Qualifications

• You describe yourself as positive, enthusiastic and outgoing.
• Must be self-motivated with strong time-management skills.
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional problem solving skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow-through.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Creative and thoughtful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to assemble construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction practices and building / finishing materials.
• Strong knowledge of building technology and assembly, construction methodology, materials application and interpretation of manufacturers requirements.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code.

Company Description

Sensyst is a full-service project management, interior design firm and contract furniture dealership, specializing in commercial office interiors. We have a strong focus and a firm commitment to intelligent planning, creative design, principled construction standards and value-based furnishing. Sensyst offers project management, interior space planning, commercial interior design, and office furniture services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our team has the capability to accept and adapt to complex project challenges, with a philosophy to provide thorough service and communication at all stages of a project to build lasting client relationships.

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