Do you have a passion for design and a knack for space planning? Do you enjoy collaborating with clients to create functional and beautiful workspaces?
We're looking for a creative and collaborative Workspace Designer/Furniture Specifier to be part of our in-house design team. Our dealership is housed in a cool, converted library space which is also our working showroom.
Open Mind Interiors is located in beautiful Thunder Bay, Ontario. Thunder Bay is home to a multicultural community of professional, skilled and creative people. Here you'll find a mix of modern city living and the best of nature – all on your doorstep. People come to Thunder Bay for small city affordability, big city opportunities and the bonus of a superior lifestyle. When it comes to location, nature and cost of living, Thunder Bay is one of the best places to live in Canada. If you're ready for a new adventure, check it out!
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Here's a bit about Open Mind Interiors:
At Open Mind Interiors, we believe that every workspace needs to reflect the heart and soul of the people that work within it. As the only full service, contract office furniture dealership in Northwestern Ontario, and we specialize in working with clients throughout our region to create dynamic and inspiring workspaces. Our sales and design team provides unique office furniture solutions and flexible glass wall systems to build workspaces that stand out. We are Teknion's exclusive partner in the region and provide our clients with a complete design experience from space planning, interior design services, product specifications to complete furniture installation services.
Open Mind Interiors has a broad project portfolio that includes clients in Higher Education, Indigenous and First Nations, Engineering, Corporate, Health Care, Government and more. Our clients work with us because we can provide an entire interiors package from commercial flooring to walls systems to fabrics and finishes – we're all about designing custom solutions that help our clients enhance their own productivity and success!
Open Mind Interiors offers:

• A competitive compensation package including discretionary profit-sharing bonus and comprehensive health benefits;
• Relocation allowance (providing financial assistance with your move to Thunder Bay);
• Home office set-up allowance, laptop and mobile device;
• Continuing education and training support;
• Flexible work environment;
• We value creativity, collaboration, open-mindedness and a team-oriented mindset;
• Opportunity to take your career to the next level in a growing company;
• And of course, proximity to nature and outdoor recreation with affordable living costs!

Here's what you will do as a Workspace Designer/Furniture Specifier:
We are looking for an experienced Workspace Designer and Furniture Specifier to join our existing Design Team. Our business is growing rapidly and our projects keep getting bigger, so we need another strong player on our team!

• Work closely with our sales team to understand project needs, assess job sites and project timelines
• This role is focused on product specifications (including furniture and wall systems), space planning, preparing presentation materials including: 2D/3D furniture layouts and colour renderings
• Work with sales team to prepare client programming data and workplace needs analysis
• Produce installation drawings for our install team with project specific notes and on-site information including coordination of electrical/cabling requirements
• Project review of product specifications to ensure accuracy
• Conduct on-site furniture inventories and provide product reconfiguration layout when required
• Guide clients in selecting interior finishes including flooring, colours, fabrics, materials
• Assist with preparing responses for tenders and Request for Proposals (RFP's)
• Organize and maintain resource library to keep product literature, fabrics and finishes up to date and complete
• Ongoing product training and education with major suppliers both virtually and in person

Here's what you'll need to be successful:

• Diploma or degree in Design or Architecture or relevant field;
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in a similar role at another dealership;
• Working knowledge of Ontario Building Code and ADA accessibility guidelines an asset;
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Project Matrix, CET Designer) and rendering software (SketchUp, Revit) and MS Office Suite is required;
• Ability to interpret architectural documents and translate client needs into design solutions;

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• An eye for design and a passion for creating inspiring spaces
• Be a mature, confident team player with a positive attitude who is dependable to get things done, who is self directed and willing to pitch in for the team!
• Be a multi-tasker, able to juggle multiple projects at any given time.
• Be open to occasionally working after hours and on weekends to meet project deadlines and meet client expectations.
• Be self motivated and goal oriented.
• Have top notch time management skills – our project deadlines are always dictated by the client and we do what we have to do to meet them.
• Provide outstanding customer experiences at every stage of the design process
• Being an open collaborator – every successful project requires the ideas of many.
• A willingness to learn and complete self directed, ongoing product knowledge
• Be highly organized and pay attention to the details
• Great communication skills – including being a very attentive listener

Interested in being a part of Open Mind Interiors? We look forward to your application!
Open Mind Interiors is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process. Please let us know about any accommodation and/or support requirements. Please note only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note we are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any temporary or permanent work visas.

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