Sr. Project Designer

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Toronto, ON
Senior level
Design
The Role
As a Sr. Project Designer, you will develop innovative designs from concept to reality by creating design packages, coordinating with clients and project managers, and managing design schedules for complex architectural projects. You will also mentor junior designers and ensure project deadlines are met while specifying materials according to standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

Imagine receiving the AEC industry's most innovative, challenging, and provocative designs from leading-edge architects, designers, and artists. Now imagine that it's your job to develop them from sketch to reality in a workplace that fosters creativity, champions problem-solving and resourcefulness, and encourages the pursuit of new ideas.

If this seems like it would be both exhilarating and fulfilling, consider joining Eventscape as a Sr. Project Designer. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a passion for challenging and unique projects, supported by broad knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and construction methods.

WHO ARE WE?

Eventscape is a global leader in the custom architectural fabrication space, thriving on challenging design and striving for innovation towards one shared goal: to “build the extraordinary”!

We are the industry's go-to partner for complex and cutting-edge turn-key projects -- engineering, fabricating, and installing boundary-pushing designs for top architects, designers, developers, contractors, and artists. Our projects are unconstrained by material, scale, form, or complexity. Recent projects include feature ceilings for world class concert halls, visionary public art pieces, showpiece projects for major league arenas, custom architectural features for the world’s largest tech companies, and innovative environments for major retail brands.

How do we do it? By refining design concepts; by providing expertise on materiality, finishes, details, and fabrication methods; and by embracing R+D as a critical part of each project. Eventscape houses dedicated project managers, design detailers, engineers, fabricators, and installers. All this, combined with state-of-the-art machinery, means we truly are an architectural toy factory—We build things others can’t.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr. Project Designer position will:

  • create comprehensive design packages (submittals, production drawings, installation drawings, sketches, and prototypes)
  • coordinate frequently with clients, project managers, and our in-house fabrication departments over the life of each complex architectural project
  • create and maintain design schedules; manage shifting priorities; ensure project deadlines are met
  • practice a continual improvement philosophy to reduce project costs
  • specify materials to be used on project and ensure specifications adhere to client, project, and local jurisdiction standards
  • be able to lead a team of designers; mentor junior colleagues; facilitate collaboration to meet project deadlines and deliverables
  • work on several projects concurrently
  • verify the site dimensions in the field, both internal and adjacent scope, to ensure proper fit
  • practice astute management of risk, resources, timelines, quality, and expectations

ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • 6+ years' experience in architectural/industrial design, ideally in a design-build and/or high-end custom setting
  • a strong understanding of building systems, materials, construction methods, and architectural detailing
  • some hands-on fabrication experience and/or exposure to multiple materials and fabrication processes
  • proficiency in SolidWorks 
  • post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, industrial design, or similar
  • experience in managing large-scale, complex architectural/industrial design projects
  • 3+ years experience in leading teams and mentorship

WHY JOIN EVENTSCAPE?

  • claim your place in our collaborative network of multi-disciplinary architectural fabrication experts
  • make meaningful contributions to projects at the forefront of architecture, art, and design
  • be part of a fast-paced, creative, challenging, and highly rewarding work environment
  • unwind with our active social calendar featuring contests, celebrations, and unique activities
  • be inspired and challenged by our team of the most creative, talented, and passionate individuals
  • join a fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement
  • leverage state-of-the-art machinery and be on the forefront of technical innovation
  • experience the thrill of seeing our projects come to life through fabrication and installation
  • enjoy extended health and dental benefits
  • be a valued member of a socially conscious and family-owned company
  • join us as we build the extraordinary 

APPLY NOW

Apply now with your resume and a brief statement outlining your experience in designing custom large-scale projects. Candidates must have available a portfolio demonstrating their familiarity in designs incorporating multiple materials, complex design, and/or large-scale custom architectural works.

Top Skills

Solidworks
The Company
Toronto, Ontario
118 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Our focus is customization, our playground is architecture and our expertise is fabrication. At Eventscape, we collaborate with top architectural firms, designers and artists worldwide to "build the extraordinary."™ It’s our unique, hands-on approach combined with leading digital fabrication technologies that enables us to successfully turn your architectural dreams into reality.

How do we do it? By working together to refine your design concept, providing expertise on materiality, finishes, details and fabrication methods; plus, embracing R+D as a critical part of each project’s success. With dedicated project managers, design detailers, engineers, fabricators, staging as well as shipping services and installers - all in-house, we provide a turnkey solution for building your custom architectural features.

Our culture speaks for itself! An open-concept modern office full of hand-painted collectible movie posters, vintage stereos, 80’s skateboard decks and 2 motorcycles - if you can believe it – which inspire us and are a common source of creativity. Not to mention, you can always leave your desk for a spot beside the fireplace or outside on our patio.

Full of like-minded creatives, who love what they do and have fun doing it, the office is where we host friendly competitions, team celebrations and indulge in delicious snacks from nearby bakeries. Getting together outside the office isn’t uncommon as we continue to participate in Community events (Ride for Heart and Canstruction Toronto) and meet up for paintball sessions or golf games.

This is an exciting, fast-paced work-environment that allows employees to quickly see the results of their contributions. With access to state of the art machinery, we truly are an architectural toy factory. We build what others can’t.

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