Senior Workplace Design Specialist

CTI Working Environments Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CTI Working Environments Inc. in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Workplace Design Specialist to translate client requirements into precise furniture layouts, detailed specifications, presentation drawings, and installation packages.

You will independently manage multiple complex projects, including large-scale environments with 200+ workstations, while collaborating with Workplace Consultants, Project Managers, and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture dealership or workplace design.
• Strong 2D/3D drawing skills and detailed specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop workplace drawings, layouts, and installation drawings using 2D/3D tools.
• Own complex projects from concept through installation.
• Apply advanced Haworth product knowledge to meet client needs.
• Coordinate with Workplace Consultants, Project Managers, and clients during design reviews.
• Ensure layouts meet building codes and complete final checks before order entry.

Skills

Haworth products knowledge

2D & 3D design drawings

Space planning

Project ownership

Client & collaboration skills

Willing to travel

Tools

Design tools (2D/3D)

Job description

CTI is an architectural and furniture solutions dealer. We partner with our clients to execute commercial projects- curating, procuring, delivering, and supporting environments that help people perform. With over 40 years of experience, we have cultivated partnerships with over 500 national and global organizations, helping shape how and where work happens. We combine data-driven insights with design-forward thinking to create spaces that produce measurable business outcomes- where teams can perform at their best.

As a long-standing partner of Haworth, CTI has been recognized with the "Best in Class" award, reflecting strength in customer experience, operational excellence, and overall market performance.

Join a team that is redefining the future of workplace environments through continuous improvement, strong execution, and a clear focus on results.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Design Solutions Studio, we are hiring a Senior Workplace Design Specialist to join our growing team in Mississauga. You will translate workplace requirements into accurate furniture layouts, detailed specifications, presentation drawings, and installation packages. Working closely with Workplace Consultants, Project Managers, Account Support Coordinators, and clients, you will support successful project delivery through high-quality drawings, technical documentation, and responsive collaboration.

As a Senior Workplace Design Specialist, you will independently manage multiple complex projects, including large-scale environments with 200 or more workstations.

This is an existing full-time vacancy requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site at our Mississauga office. During the onboarding period, you will be expected to work in the office five days per week for approximately three months.

Who you are

You are a workplace design professional who brings ideas to life through thoughtful space planning, precise technical drawings, and detailed furniture specifications. With experience in commercial interiors, contract furniture, workplace design, or a furniture dealership, you know how to turn client requirements into practical solutions that move from concept to execution.

You are ready to take ownership of complex projects, apply advanced Haworth product and systems knowledge, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision. This opportunity allows you to shape environments that influence how people work, collaborate, and perform while sharing your expertise and helping strengthen the wider design team.

What’s in it for you

Meaningful, high-impact project work. You will contribute to workplace projects across industries, translating client requirements into functional environments that influence how people work, collaborate, and perform.

Ownership of complex projects. You will have the opportunity to independently manage multiple projects, including new installations, small and medium-sized projects, large-scale environments, and MAC work. You will organize your workload, manage competing deadlines, and deliver accurate, professional work with minimal supervision. You will remain engaged throughout the project lifecycle, supporting concept development, quoting, design revisions, specification, installation preparation, and final documentation.

Continued technical development. You will deepen your expertise in Haworth products, workplace systems, furniture specification, technical drawing, installation planning, and complex project delivery.

Collaborative and cross-functional exposure. You will work closely with Workplace Consultants, Project Managers, Account Support Coordinators, clients, installation partners, and other internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. You will support junior and intermediate designers, helping to strengthen design and documentation practices.

As our new Senior Workplace Design Specialist, you will:

• Develop workplace drawings and specifications. You will interpret requirements from Workplace Consultants and clients to produce accurate furniture layouts, space plans, product recommendations, presentation drawings, installation drawings, renders, and detailed specifications using 2D and 3D design tools.
• Own complex project deliverables from concept through installation. You will independently manage multiple active projects, including new installations, small and medium-sized projects, large-scale environments, and MAC work. You will organize your workload, manage competing deadlines, and deliver accurate, professional work with minimal supervision. You will remain engaged throughout the project lifecycle, supporting concept development, quoting, design revisions, specification, installation preparation, and final documentation.
• Apply advanced product and systems knowledge. You will use your knowledge of Haworth products and workplace systems to develop practical solutions, troubleshoot system-related questions, identify product limitations, and support tailored or special product requirements when needed.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance. You will prepare detailed and accurate specifications, redlines, installation drawings, and related documentation. You will ensure layouts meet applicable fire and building codes and complete required final reviews before order entry. You will support or independently complete site measurements, inventory checks, as-built documentation, and other verification activities required to confirm project conditions and support accurate design development.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams. You will participate in design reviews, live design sessions, and project discussions with Workplace Consultants, Project Managers, Account Support Coordinators, clients, and other stakeholders. You will complete project checks, share product and process knowledge, support junior and intermediate designers, and contribute to consistent design and documentation standards.

What you bring

• The domain experience. You have experience working in a furniture dealership, contract furniture, commercial interiors, or workplace design environment. You understand furniture applications, specification requirements, project documentation, and the coordination needed to support successful installations.
• The technical expertise. You bring advanced knowledge of Haworth products and systems, including Compose, Planes Tables, Intuity, Premise, Unigroup/UniToo, X-Series Filing and Casegoods, and Masters Casegoods. You understand system requirements, product applications, common challenges, and practical troubleshooting approaches. You are comfortable learning new software and staying current with workplace solutions and industry practices.
• The design and documentation capability. You are highly proficient in producing 2D and 3D presentation drawings, renders, space plans, redlines, installation drawings, and detailed specifications. You can produce accurate work with minimal checking and understand the importance of a thorough final review before order entry.
• The project ownership. You are organized, accountable, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects, including complex large-scale environments with 200 or more workstations. You bring strong time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. You enjoy sharing knowledge, supporting junior and intermediate designers, participating in project checks, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• The client and communication skills. You communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal teams. You are comfortable leading or participating in live design sessions, gathering requirements, explaining recommendations, and asking thoughtful clarifying questions.
• The flexibility. You are willing and able to travel to client sites, meetings, and events as required. A valid driver’s license may be required for certain site visits or locations.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $65,000-$70,000 CAD, with bonus potential. Compensation is thoughtfully determined based on your experience, skill set, and alignment with our internal compensation framework. We are always happy to answer questions about compensation throughout the hiring process.

What you can expect from the interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role, the team’s culture, and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An interview with the Manager of Design Solutions Studio focused on technical capability, furniture specification, Haworth product knowledge, space planning, and your ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• An in-person panel interview with the Design team focused on collaboration style, technical depth, project ownership, and client communication.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components at CTI Working Environments. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

CTI Working Environments is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). If you require accommodation, please notify our HR team.