Design Coordinator

Cadillac Fairview•Toronto, ON

About The Position

As a support member of the CF Development in-house design team, the Design Assistant is responsible for executing day-to-day 3D modeling, rendering, and CAD drafting. This role also handles the graphic design coordination required to turn these architectural assets into presentation packages for the CF Development teams internally and externally.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in a construction design-related field, i.e., Architecture or Interior Design
Postgraduate certification in an architectural field.
2-4 years related work experience including at least 1 year in an architecture-related field
Exposure to the Real Estate/Property Management field an asset
Exposure to Retail Design an asset
Previous experience in handling confidential or sensitive information
Proficient skills in Google Suites; Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency working with AutoCAD, Sketchup and Adobe Creative Suite and associated rendering packages
Experience with Revit or other BIM software would be an asset
Familiarity with the use of generative AI tools in the production of architectural models and imagery

Nice To Haves

Understanding of space planning, design materials, construction terminology and be in tune with our industry, particularly in the Retail and F+B sectors
Basic familiarity with OBC (Ontario Building Code) in a retail and commercial context
Able to understand and interpret architectural, mechanical and structural working drawings and be able to modify, CAD plans, elevations and sections for design studies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer service focused
High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion
Professional, approachable, and responsive, with a positive work attitude
Able to write moderately complex correspondence
General mathematical and budgeting skills
Comfortable interacting at all organizational levels
Ability to work independently with little supervision in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with good practical judgment and decision-making ability
Excellent team player with a positive and open-minded attitude
Embrace new challenges and focus task on hand
Able to multi-task with ease
Prepared to work additional and/or long hours in order to meet urgent deadlines, if required,
Visionary with an exceptional eye for details
Good architectural hand drawing skills
Foster good relationship with external and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Assist the team in compiling and formatting design materials, presentations, leasing and marketing documents
Assist in requests for space planning, and concept design for further exploration
Able to coordinate all information and drawings into a cohesive package when required
Translate conceptual architectural ideas into CAD drafts and 3D models using industry-standard CAD software to support internal design iterations and client presentations.
Able to conceive and develop design ideas and present the ideas to team for feedback and consideration
Coordinate and communicate with consultants, suppliers and vendors to the A+D team, and report back to A+D leadership on progress for feedback and alignment
Transform sketches with design direction provided by senior team members into detailed 3D models to be used in final architectural renderings
Provide general design and architectural support the A+D, and the CF Development teams when needed
Research and document new architectural methods, design trends and other innovations that have the potential to be deployed in CF’s projects.