Love design but want to do more than layouts and renderings?
Ready to take the lead from first hello to final install? Let’s talk.

OMI and Minwabi are growing and we’re looking for forward-thinking Project Designers to grow with us. In this role, you’ll work directly with clients and manage projects from initial concept to final design, supporting both our commercial and Indigenous-focused work.

Minwabi is our Indigenous division, dedicated to designing workspaces that honour culture, support community, and reflect the people who use them. If you're passionate about meaningful design and want to be part of something with impact, this is the place.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full lifecycle of client projects — from sales pitch to design to sign-off.

• Drive revenue by maximizing every project’s potential: furniture, walls, flooring and more.

• Lead client communication: conduct meetings, give showroom tours and presentations, and stay in touch weekly. Create detailed furniture plans and 3D renderings using CET and SketchUp.

• Conduct site visits, site measures, needs analyses, and check compliance.

• Understand electrical and structural requirements of the site to ensure proper specifications of wall systems and modular furniture

• Build and present project proposals, including presentation drawings, project quotes and finish selections

• Coordinate installation drawings and support the installation team to understand your design intent and custom details.

• Help with finish selections and sample boards when needed.

• Assist in proposal writing and tender responses, from layout to language.

• Collaborate with licensed partners of Minwabi to deepen your understanding of Anishinaabe culture and art with greater purpose.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Are driven, independent, and highly organized – looking for a career, not just a job

• Have a background in design with a growing interest in client-facing sales

• Enjoy managing multiple moving parts — and keeping your cool while doing it

• Have great communication skills and love building lasting client relationships

• Work well as part of a creative team and doing whatever it takes to meet project deadlines

• Are extremely detail oriented, love problem solving and have a natural curiosity to learn new things and new products.

• Are ready to grow with a company that’s evolving and ready to invest in your potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Post secondary education in interior design, architectural technology or architecture is preferred

• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Must have AutoCAD/professional design experience of 2+ years

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

• High level of computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google etc.) is a must

• A working knowledge of specification software such as 20/20, Project Matrix or CET Designer would be as asset

• Previous experience working with contract furniture is preferred

Mandatory Training:

• You will learn how to design complete furniture and wall system specifications (the technical stuff) by attending multiple product specification training courses at Teknion Toronto, as well complete additional online training courses. We will help you master the world of contract furniture.

The Perks

• Competitive base salary + bonus structure = $62,500-$75,000 (based on skills and experience)

• 3 weeks paid vacation, pro-rated in year one

• Comprehensive co-pay health benefits (after 90 days)

• A laptop and mobile phone plan

• Vehicle expense reimbursement. We celebrate team lunches, birthdays, baby showers, and team outings

• A workplace culture that celebrates your wins, supports your

• growth, and keeps things real