Designer Manager Jobs in Ancaster, ON (NOW HIRING)

Arconas is the leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance furniture for airports, transportation terminals, and public spaces in North America. Established in 1972, Arconas is a privately owned Canadian company dedicated to enhancing public and high-traffic areas with our comprehensive suite of seating, power, waste, recycling, and counter solutions.

Our products are purposefully designed to the highest standards of durability, comfort, and safety, without compromising beautiful design. In addition to our own manufactured products, we are the exclusive distributor of top European furniture brands Auweko, Bene, Green Furniture Concept, Sellex, and USM Airportsystems. We’re always striving for ongoing innovation in our products and partnerships, so we can continue to lead the way with exceptional furniture options.

Arconas offers an invigorating workplace where design-centric minds can thrive, shaping the landscape of airport furniture with their ingenuity, passion, and creativity. As we continue to lead the way with remarkable furniture solutions, we extend an invitation to spatial planning professionals to join us on this transformative journey of innovation and design excellence.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for all our employees. We believe that the diversity and unique talents of our people lead to superior quality products and service for our valued customers.

We are also a long-standing, active member of the Airports Council International, the American Association of Airport Executives, and the Airport Consultants Council. We have also been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies for 10 consecutive years and have achieved Platinum Status for the last four years.

We are now on a determined path to growth, leading to great opportunities for personal and career growth. We are looking for someone self-motivated, a proactive thinker, and willing to take on difficult challenges to join our Product and Design team as a Spatial Designer.

Join us on a journey towards creating better and more sustainable public spaces! If you are passionate about design, space, and making a positive impact on people's daily lives, Arconas invites you to apply.

The Spatial Designer creates innovative, functional, and visually engaging environments for airports, transportation hubs, government facilities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other public spaces.

Working closely with Sales, Product & Design, Marketing, and clients, this role develops space plans, design concepts, and visual presentations that optimize passenger flow, accessibility, and user experience while showcasing Arconas' product portfolio.

This position is ideal for a creative professional who enjoys solving complex spatial challenges and transforming ideas into inspiring public environments.

Key Responsibilities

Space Planning & Design

• Develop creative, functional space plans for transportation terminals in public and commercial settings.
• Design layouts that optimize circulation, accessibility, capacity, and user experience.
• Integrate Arconas products into cohesive interior environments.
• Ensure layouts comply with project requirements, accessibility standards, and applicable codes.
• Recommend furniture layouts, power locations, and supporting design elements.

Design Visualization

• Create floor plans, presentation layouts, diagrams, and visual concepts for client presentations.
• Prepare professional design packages that clearly communicate project intent.
• Support customer presentations with engaging visual materials.

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with Account Managers and clients to understand project objectives and design requirements.
• Support projects from concept through final presentation.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Installation teams.

Technical Documentation

• Produce accurate AutoCAD layouts and maintain organized project documentation.
• Develop and maintain CAD libraries, product blocks, and drawing standards.
• Prepare technical drawings and layout revisions throughout the design process.

Trade Shows & Product Support

• Design layouts for trade show booths and exhibition spaces that effectively showcase new products and collections.
• Support new product launches through layout illustrations and presentation materials.
• Maintain finish samples and material libraries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in space planning or commercial interior design.
• Experience with public spaces, transportation, healthcare, or institutional projects is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp is required.
• Experience with Enscape, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering/visualization software is considered an asset.
• Ability to create accurate 3D models and visual presentations to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies

• Creative and innovative designer with strong spatial awareness.
• Excellent space planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong visual communication and presentation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and customer-focused.

Arconas welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please forward your resume, portfolio, and cover letter in PDF format.