Director of Design

The Mullings Group is in search of a Director of Design for our client based in Concord, ON.

The Director of Design is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and actively participating in the full lifecycle of custom-fixturing design and development for the grocery, pharmacy, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) verticals. As this role supports a small, agile team, the Director must pair strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, frequently engaging directly in design work, engineering reviews, AutoCAD drafting, and pricing tasks as needed.

Reporting to the President, this leader directs the Design, Engineering, and Custom Pricing functions, champions the use of AI-driven tools, and ensures accuracy, manufacturability, and profitability while meeting gross-margin targets. The ideal individual combines creative expertise, technical mastery, and commercial awareness with the willingness to work side-by-side with the team to meet deadlines and deliver excellence.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and pricing analysts.
• Maintain a hands-on leadership style by directly contributing to design, drafting, engineering checks, and pricing to support throughput.
• Create an environment of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workload distribution and ensure timely delivery of design packages, pricing models, and engineering documentation.

Hands-On Design & Engineering Contribution

Technology & AI Integration

Custom Pricing & Margin Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Process Optimization & Compliance

Qualifications

Required

Preferred