Senior Designer (solid works)

Design Detailer
Who We Are

At RealeBorn, we provide people who love architecture with innovative solutions to make their designs a reality. As leaders in custom fabrication, we collaborate with our clients on the initial design concept to the final one-of-a-kind creation resulting in ‘exceptional’ products that convey the passion we have for our business. We specialize in metal and glass, working in both residential and commercial markets.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Design Detailer looking to work in a collaborative environment on interesting projects?

We are currently looking for a Design Detailer to add to our creative and dedicated team of designers, fabricators and installers of architectural metal and glass products.

Our Design Detailer works with the project team to detail and draw a wide range of unique custom architectural items. All designs drawn are fabricated in our production facility and installed by our installation team. We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client’s expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our creations are in various materials including steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, glass and other materials as required. Our Design Detailer’s are accountable, dependable and above all else detailed-orientated. Ideally, they have 5 years design detailing experience and a diploma in architecture technology or industrial design

Working at Reale Born Inc.

Our reputation is based on the consistent high-quality product we deliver. Our size allows us to be adaptable and responsive without sacrificing workmanship.

We hold ourselves to the highest of standards and we will work with each member of our team to ensure we all deliver our best.

We are a family business. Each one of our employees are part of that family. Its not just a job, its your career and we make sure you get the experiences necessary to grow.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 7am- 4pm, Friday 7am- 1pm (Working Friday until 4pm may be required depending on workflow). We offer a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Design Detailer

• Review and understand the scheduling requirements of each project
• Participate in project launch meetings with project launch team
• Prepare clear, complete and accurate drawing packages (existing condition, approval, and part drawings) indicating dimensions, fastening and joining requirements.
• Obtain all necessary information to effectively detail complete drawing sets (find hardware specs on-line, call suppliers for availability of materials)
• Ensure the internal review and sign off of all drawings prior to client submission
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes/standards
• Respond to any requests for changes by the client and work with the Project Manager, Fabrication and Installation Teams in troubleshooting throughout the Project.
• Collaborate with the Fabrication Manager periodically to help finalize any concept/fabrication details, without compromise to good design and aesthetics.
• Periodically, walk the fabrication facility with the Fabrication Manager to gain an understanding of the fabrication of the designed and detailed products to support continuous improvement of the end to end development process**.**
• Jobsite measurement will be required from time to time
• Comply with all Reale Born Inc procedures including the maintenance of the customer job file ensuring a complete paper trail of drawing and project activities in chronological order
• Attend project site meetings when required
• Review all drawings and sketches received from clients, architects, interior designers and contractors to ensure thorough understanding of the client’s needs
• Communicate with structural engineers, architects, contractors and designers to ensure accurate execution of the project drawings
• Document communications with external parties and ensure the Project Manager is apprised of all new or changing information.

Qualifications

· Extreme attention to detail

· Engineer and detail 3D models

· Convert 2D metal parts into 3D

· 1 year or more of metal manufacturing industry experience considered an asset.
· An understanding of established building codes and standards to ensure compliance

· 5 years experience in the preparation of structural design details and fabrication drawings.

· Diploma in architecture technology or industrial design considered an asset

· A high level of software competency through on-going use including the following software: SolidWorks, Outlook, AutoCAD, Excel, Word

· Must have excellent oral and written communication skills for communications with architects, clients, interior designers and material suppliers. Including the ability to manage expectations with the project manager and shop/office staff.

· Decision making abilities for decisions on material specifications and manufacturing procedures during design to manage the financial aspect of the project

· Ability to follow the detail provided on the quote unless changes have been agreed upon with the estimator

· Capable of recognizing when to seek advice from others on the team

· Excellent time management and organizational skills required

· Must have the ability to effectively work under pressure and tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail.

Work Environment

• Physical Environment – office, customer office, customer homes, project construction sites, shop floor

Creating dreams. Building solutions. Using your imagination as our inspiration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• SolidWorks: 3 years (required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• Drafting: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person