Senior Designer, Architecture - Commercial, Retail

City Build Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City Build Recruitment is partnering with a leading architectural firm to recruit a Senior Designer with extensive experience in commercial and retail projects. The Senior Designer will oversee design development, production, and coordination across all project phases, including municipal approvals, working drawings, and contract administration.

Candidates should hold a professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Science, or Architectural Technology, with 15+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Science, or Architectural Technology
• OAA membership or eligibility is an asset
• 15+ years of professional experience
• Strong knowledge of current Building Codes, standards, construction methods, detailing, and building science
• Experience with large regional shopping centres, including expansions, renovations to common mall areas, and conversions of vacant department stores
• Industrial or large-format project experience is an asset
• Proven ability to run complex multidisciplinary projects, engaging directly with clients and AHJ, with partner oversight
• Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide staff in preparing working drawings, providing markups and sketches
• Manage all phases of projects: predesign, design, municipal approvals, working drawings, and contract administration
• Collaborate with partners to prepare fees, manage resources, deliverables, and project schedules
• Coordinate within the project team and with consultants
• Prepare design sketches and oversee staff 3D models and renderings
• Operate independently and maintain high standards with minimal supervision

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Building codes

Project leadership

Client coordination

Communication

Multidisciplinary project management

Shopping centre experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Job Openings Senior Designer, Architecture - Commercial, Retail

About the job Senior Designer, Architecture - Commercial, Retail

About the Role

City Build Recruitment is partnering with our client, a leading architectural firm, to recruit a Senior Designer with extensive experience in commercial and retail projects. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who can manage complex, multidisciplinary projects, lead staff, and collaborate closely with partners, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

The Senior Designer will oversee design development, production, and coordination across all project phases, including municipal approvals, working drawings, and contract administration.

Qualifications

Professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Science, or Architectural Technology

OAA membership or eligibility is an asset

15+ years of professional experience

Strong knowledge of current Building Codes, standards, construction methods, detailing, and building science

Experience with large regional shopping centres, including expansions, renovations to common mall areas, and conversions of vacant department stores

Industrial or large-format project experience is an asset

Proven ability to run complex multidisciplinary projects, engaging directly with clients and AHJ, with partner oversight

Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and guide staff in preparing working drawings, providing markups and sketches

Manage all phases of projects: predesign, design, municipal approvals, working drawings, and contract administration

Collaborate with partners to prepare fees, manage resources, deliverables, and project schedules

Coordinate within the project team and with consultants

Prepare design sketches and oversee staff 3D models and renderings

Operate independently and maintain high standards with minimal supervision