Job Description

April 2, 2025

Job Title:

Design Technician

Reports to:

Technical Director

Location:

Toronto

STUDIO

Ste Maries singular purpose is to bring possible worlds to life; we exist to evoke a feeling, engineer experiences, and to activate that which can and should be. As an internationally recognized studio with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, we develop hospitality, mixed-use, food and beverage, wellness, and commercial projects for industry-leading clients domestically and internationally.

We shape the world through the lens of user experience, hospitality, and immersion, constantly prioritizing the human experience in our work. Through a skilled team of experts, we offer end-to-end design services, encompassing programming, concept & envisioning, brand ideation, interior design, FF&E selection, procurement and coordination, and art and styling services.

ROLE

The Design Technician supports hospitality, mixed-use, and multi-residential projects by developing design solutions, producing construction documents, and coordinating with project teams. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to design excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and understand project briefs and conceptual design to create comprehensive drawings & specifications with minimal supervision, including Issued for Construction phase.

• Verify design drawings conform to specifications and 3D models.

• Resolve technical and design issues with innovative solutions.
  

• Adhere to strict internal drawing standards, documentation procedures, and time tracking.

• Participate in the ongoing development of drawings standards and internal processes.

• Participate in design development, construction documentation, and contract administration phases.

• Coordinate with architects and consultants to resolve design conflicts.

• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and issue Site Instructions as required.

• Self-guided quality assurance for each submission.

• Meet project deadlines.

• Communicate workload and support needs within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years Interior Design experience, specializing in hospitality and high-rise residential design.

• Diploma or degree in Interior Design, Building Technology or Architecture.

• Excellence in AutoCAD.

• Proficiency in Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365

• Experience with BIM models and CadMakers reports an asset.

• Strong knowledge of building codes, design detailing, construction and millwork practices.

• Strong understanding of design stages and construction sequencing, and deliverables and level of detailing for each stage.

• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the flexibility to work on multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.

• Passionate about design witha strong technical portfolio.

ROLE INFORMATION:

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be required from time to time. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organizational needs. Major changes will be discussed with the employee.

Ste Marie is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.