Job Description

This position is only open to residents of Ontario, Canada

About The Role

Your office is actually a stunning showroom that showcases our best work.

Clients may be home owners, builders, design firms or architects with whom you'll meet virtually or in-person. You'll have direct contact with everyone working on your projects through transparent project management tools, organized touchpoints and impromptu conversations.

Complete the sales & design process according to Internal Xanadu processes, which may change from time to time Represent the team and Xanadu brand according to the Xanadu values Complete client conversations and selection processes according to pre-arranged timelines Prepare full cabinetry production package set as defined by Xanadu processes and according to project timelines Collaborate with team members to adjust schedules when external conditions change Attend team and client meetings to assist with interior and exterior layouts, scale and architectural style and material & fixture selections Design while considering client resources Offer additional design suggestions openly and transparently Manage conversations with clients about budget, scope and timelines Source and/or approve alternate materials due to back orders or items being discontinued Participate in Xanadu promotional events (Layers of Luxury, Seasonal and/or Sponsored events, etc.) Assist other team members when time permits Participate in staging homes for professional photo shoots Work through design details and liaise with clients, team members and suppliers, as required, to ensure productive and successful project completion Attention to detail, timelines and completeness of information for efficient and effective communication with team members. This can include reviewing various contract documents and providing responses.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Skills:

? Design Vision: Be able to see solutions for client needs

? Drawing

? Project Coordination

? Finish selections & Documentation

? Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in finish specifications and documentation

? Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams of knowledgeable specialists each with their own area of expertise and client interest in mind.

? Adaptability: Willingness to take on new tasks and adjust to the evolving needs of the office or business, including adopting new technology.

? Professionalism: Maintaining a high standard of professionalism with clients and team

? Ability to be interrupted and get back to task

? Comfort with a transparent work environment for effective collaboration

Experience/Education:

? Proficiency with AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Google & Smartsheet are considered assets.

- Experience with some project management, office communication and design/drafting tools is required.

? This role is intended for a designer early in their career, willing to learn and grow. You are expected to bring a passion and skill for design and we will teach you the business.

Preference will be given to people who apply via the link below:

https://xanaduhomes.ca/careers/emerging-cabinetry-designer/

Xanadu - Who we are & What we offer:

You'll learn lots on our website about our 11+ year journey. Our goal is to be a leading employer for team oriented designers and craftspeople dedicated to working together to achieve clients' dreams in a net zero manufacturing facility. We started construction on that facility in September 2025. We go for Excellence - we use the right tools, systems and partners to deliver excellence. We know that projects always have variables. We work in ranges to allow clients and vendors to move with knowledge at a pace that works. We preplan, right down to the doorknob, so we can manage variables as they arise. We will be there through it all. We are not going anywhere - we'll be right here.

We work together to get it done, on time, as mindful, respectful professionals.

We are coachable, growth-minded people who solve challenges together.

We are in a service-based industry. We know it and live it. We communicate truthfully and honestly. Relationships are important to us.

We are a mature business that follows process.

Our clients are in the islands, in the Muskokas and across Ontario.

Let's go.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, team events, collaborative culture, all required equipment, mileage and all the excitement that comes with a growing company! This position works from the showroom in Elora, Ontario.

A design portfolio including renderings and line drawings will be requested during the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Tuition reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:

Elora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

furnishing design: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person