Open Mind Interiors - Job Posting: Project Designer

Location: Open Mind Interiors (OMI), Thunder Bay ON Salary + Bonus = $60,000-$75,000 + Benefits

Love design but want to do more than layouts and renderings? Ready to take the lead on projects from first hello to final install? We’ve got the role for you. OMI is growing — and we need forwardthinkers who can help drive that growth. As a Project Designer, you’ll be working directly with clients, managing projects from initial concept to final design.

What You’ll Do

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

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

8. Help with finish selections and sample boards when needed.

9. Assist in proposal writing and tender responses — from layout to language.

You’ll Thrive If You

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

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

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

4. Have great communication skills and love building lasting client relationships

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

2. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

3. Must have AutoCAD/professional design experience of 2+ years

4. Have excellent written and oral communication skills

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

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

7. Previous experience working with contract furniture is preferred

Mandatory Training:

1. 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

1. Competitive base salary + bonus structure = $60,000-$75,000 (based on skills and experience)

2. 3 weeks paid vacation, pro-rated in year one

3. Comprehensive co-pay health benefits (after 90 days)

4. A laptop and mobile phone plan

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

6. A workplace culture that celebrates your wins, supports your

   growth, and keeps things real

    

   This role represents a fresh take on how we support clients;

   blending creativity with connection, and strategy with service. If

   you're ready to help shape the future of client experience, this could

   be your next big move.

    

   SEND YOUR RESUME & APPLICATION TO:

   stacey@openmindinteriors.com