Manager of Design

Job title: Manager of Design

Company: Randstad


Job description: Our client seeks an experienced design leader to oversee an Exhibition Design team on an interim basis. This role will require someone with hands on experience to lead an exhibition design team through a transition period and deliver on time-sensitive projects.This is a hybrid role, which requires the talent in the office 3 days onsite, note that if there are installations in process, more in-person days may be required.Advantages
This role provides the opportunity for supervision, and mentoring of an experienced design team as well as working collaboratively with a variety of other internal and external stakeholders to create experiences for visitors of all ages that also have a broad social impactResponsibilitiesLead project assignments and balance workload within a unionized environment.
Manage timelines, team deliverables, and vendor coordination for exhibitions
Ensure technical feasibility, budget tracking, and cross-departmental collaboration
Support installations and maintain design standards aligned with accessibility (ACA) and visitor engagement goals
This role requires hands-on design management experience (not necessarily arts-based), comfort managing production timelines and construction drawings, and familiarity with managing diverse creative teams.Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate for the position, e.g. graphic design, industrial design, studio arts, environmental graphics, architecture, etc. Alternative degree, credentials, and/or experience may be considered for applicability.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a relevant leadership position within design for built environments, exhibition or environmental graphics.
• Administrative experience managing a staff, setting objectives for success and expectations for accountability.
• A portfolio demonstrating substantial experience leading collaborative design processes, and outstanding projects implemented within budgets and on time.
• Ability to manage and deliver all stages of design from concept to technical construction drawings.
• Familiarity with exhibition best practices, including object handling, moving and installation, and maintenance of museum objects.
• Demonstrated responsibility with budget forecasting and tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent time management, project management, planning, and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven familiarity with construction and fabrication techniques, lighting requirements, graphic design and production, hardware and software for audio-visual and digital engagements, shipping, and de-installation.
• Deep skills in computer knowledge is essential including experience with Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Cloud, AUTOCAD or 3D design-related software, and Microsoft Office.

Summary
This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful results for all audiences while having a broad social impact. If you have experience overseeing Exhibition Design and are ready to support our client in an interim capacity, we invite you to apply for this exciting role! Please know we are an equal opportunity employer and only qualified candidates will be contacted.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary: $9 – 55.09 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 02 May 2025 06:20:59 GMT

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