Eventscape has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Upholsterer to join our Fabrication team. The ideal candidate will be an elite craftsperson and natural leader, with experience with all aspects of sewing and upholstery and familiarity with a variety of materials.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Upholsterer will:
- Be responsible for preparing, assembling, and securing textile materials for custom fabrication projects.
- Work with a variety of materials, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and durability while collaborating with design and fabrication teams to bring projects to life.
- Require attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to evolving project needs
- Assess and prepare materials for fabric and upholstery-related components in custom projects.
- Select and handle upholstery materials (fabric, leather, foam) according to job specifications.
- Cut, shape, and assemble textile materials to meet project specifications.
- Secure, stretch, and fasten materials to various surfaces.
- Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery materials by hand to join and seam components.
- Ensure all upholstery work meets the highest quality standards with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborate with design and fabrication teams to troubleshoot challenges.
- Organize and maintain inventory of textile-related supplies and materials.
- This role will also support wood shop fabrication as needed.
ABOUT YOU
You have:
- training from a relevant training/academic program OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
- experience as a lead-hand or senior upholsterer
- a passion for challenging fabrication and tight tolerances
- the ability to self-motivate and be schedule conscious
- a strong attention to detail and amazing problem-solving skills
- competency in reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings
- a thorough understanding of health and safety principles and practices
- a willingness to collaborate with a team and work independently when needed
- an in-depth understanding of fabrication processes and manufacturing/building materials
- flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
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 1-2 lines about your how your experience relates to advanced custom architectural fabrication.
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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.
