Signify Design – Woodstock, ON (Hybrid: 2 Days In-Studio / 3 Days Remote)
Signify Design is a boutique design studio specializing in commercial interiors, environmental branding, signage, and branded environments. We partner with leading national brands across Canada to create spaces that seamlessly blend interior design, architecture, graphics, and customer experience.
We're looking for an experienced Commercial Interior Designer who enjoys both the creative and technical aspects of design and wants to be part of a collaborative, design-focused studio.
This is a hybrid position, with two scheduled days each week working from our Woodstock studio and up to three days working remotely. Additional travel to client meetings, construction sites, and project installations throughout Ontario and Canada will be required as projects demand.
This role offers the flexibility of remote work while recognizing that the best ideas, collaboration, and mentorship often happen face-to-face.
What We're Looking For
We're less interested in titles than we are in capability.
The right person enjoys solving technical design problems just as much as developing creative concepts. They take pride in producing accurate drawing packages, ask thoughtful questions, communicate well, and are motivated to continually improve.
This position is best suited to someone who:
- Enjoys producing detailed, buildable construction drawings—not just beautiful renderings.
- Can work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through on commitments.
- Is curious, adaptable and eager to learn.
- Pays exceptional attention to detail.
- Values craftsmanship, accountability and producing high-quality work.
Every design studio has its own standards, workflows and client expectations. Successful candidates will be excited to learn how we work and contribute to projects of increasing responsibility as they become familiar with our process.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop commercial interior design concepts and space planning solutions aligned with client goals and brand identity.
- Produce detailed construction drawing packages including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, millwork details, finish plans and interior elevations.
- Create 3D models, renderings and presentation materials.
- Translate conceptual designs into accurate, buildable and code-compliant solutions.
- Collaborate with vendors, fabricators, consultants and contractors throughout project development.
- Prepare finish schedules, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs) and presentation materials.
- Participate in client meetings, site visits and construction reviews.
- Coordinate projects from concept through construction.
- Manage multiple project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Core RequirementsExperience
- 4–8+ years of Canadian commercial interior design experience.
- Demonstrated experience producing commercial construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating projects from concept through construction.
- Experience working directly with consultants, vendors and contractors.
Advanced Software Skills
Applicants must be highly proficient in:
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp and/or Revit
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Twinmotion or comparable rendering software
You should be comfortable producing complete commercial drawing packages with minimal supervision.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
- Commercial construction documentation and detailing.
- Millwork detailing.
- Interior elevations and reflected ceiling plans.
- Material selection and finish specifications.
- Furniture, fixtures and equipment coordination.
- Building systems and construction methods.
- Canadian Building Code (working knowledge).
What Will Set You Apart
- Experience with environmental branding or branded environments.
- Experience designing retail, workplace, hospitality or fitness environments.
- Ability to balance strong design thinking with technical precision.
- Confidence presenting ideas and collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple commercial projects simultaneously.
Important Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Be able to commute to our Woodstock studio two days each week.
- Be comfortable working remotely the remainder of the week while remaining highly engaged with the team.
- Be willing to travel throughout Ontario and Canada for client meetings, site visits and project installations as required.
Compensation and responsibilities will be based on demonstrated technical ability, commercial experience and overall fit.
Portfolio Requirements
Your portfolio must include:
- Commercial interior design projects.
- Construction drawing packages.
- Dimensioned floor plans.
- Interior elevations.
- Millwork details.
- Material palettes and finish selections.
- Rendered presentation materials.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate both strong creative thinking and technical drawing ability.
Applications consisting primarily of residential work, student work, or renderings without supporting technical documentation may not be considered.
Only applicants with relevant Canadian commercial interior design experience will be reviewed.
Our Studio
Signify is intentionally small.
We believe exceptional design comes from curiosity, collaboration and craftsmanship. Our team works across commercial interiors, environmental branding, signage and customer experience, giving every designer the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to each project.
If you're looking for a role where you'll simply manage others, or work independently on large projects this probably isn't the right fit.
If you're excited by thoughtful commercial design, technical excellence and seeing your work built across Canada, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on demonstrated experience and technical ability.
- Group health benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Diverse commercial projects for national brands.
- A collaborative studio where your work has a direct impact.
- Long-term career growth within an established design practice.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio (including commercial work and technical drawings)
- A brief cover letter answering the following:
- Tell us about the commercial project you're most proud of and describe your specific role.
- Which design software do you use every day, and for what types of work?
- Describe your experience producing commercial construction drawing packages.
- Why are you interested in joining a boutique multidisciplinary design studio?
Please include your current city of residence.
Shortlisted applicants will participate in a portfolio review and interview; including a technical design exercise to demonstrate both technical ability and commercial documentation skills. References will be requested at this time.
Send applications to:
[email protected]
Pay: $56,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodstock, ON (Oxford District)
