Business products designer

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: French
Hours: 32 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 5 years or more
Drawing

Work site environment

Interior

Work setting

Urban area
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company

Tasks

Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
Read blueprints to determine work requirements
Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
Analyze the intended use of products and user preferences

Design methods

Visual communication
Illustration
Detailed visualization
Drafting

Computer and technology knowledge

AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
SketchUp
Adobe Suite
Acomba

Area of work experience

Fabrication

Area of specialization

Furniture
Exhibit

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence
Travel expenses paid by employer
Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sitting

Own tools/equipment

Computer
Printer
Internet access
Cellular phone
Fax machine

Screening questions

Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Mileage paid
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

Free parking available
On-site amenities
Parking available