Product Solution Designer

Position Summary :

The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in all stages of the design process to create tailored workplace solutions.

You will produce accurate renderings, detailed drawings and specifications, to support Teknion pursuits and clients. You must be able to manage multiple projects with exceptional speed and accuracy.

In this position, you will manage Teknion’s billable specification services. Excellent critical thinking and design problem solving skills.

Responsibilities :

• Meet with Sales and Account Management to understand project strategy
• Using detailed product knowledge, create drawings and renders to accurately communicate Teknion solutions for design collaboration, client approval, fabrication and installation
• Create accurate Bill of Materials for quotation and order using Cap, Worksheet specification software
• Meet with Design Engineering to collaborate on special or custom product solutions
• Manage Teknion’s Billable specification services
• Create 2D plans, elevations and 3D models of proposed product using software symbols as well as creating new products symbols from scratch in AutoCAD2018
• Manage Furniture Design Standards and information share with supporting Dealers
• Subject matter expert to provide support to external and internal client inquiries
• Deliver impactful presentations for internal and external teams

Qualifications :

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Interior Design or Architectural Technology
• 3-4 years minimum experience working with contract furniture (Teknion experience an asset)
• Fundamental understanding and experience with Design Detailing Drawing Standards
• Ability to read architectural drawings and knowledge of codes and design standards
• Proficient in AutoCAD 3D modelling and rendering
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
• Fluency in French Language is not a requirement but is an asset
• Superior attention to detail, memory, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD
• Proficient in Sketch Up, 2020CAP , Key Shot and Illustrator, Indesign knowledge of CET is an asset

Why should you grow with us!

• Competitive Salary
• Company Paid benefits
• Group RRSP plan
• Pension Plan
• Excellent work environment and culture
• Corporate perks and discounts year round
• Our People

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting with the hiring process.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies.

Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position : SSN / SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check.

You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.