Designer - Furniture Application Specialist (Remote)

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Coordinates and implements detailed space plans to address customer space requirements within allotted time and budget constraints. • Consults and collaborates with the Sales Team in layout, design, and space planning of furniture specifications.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions • Ability to travel locally or long distance, regularly or irregularly (international or domestic). • Bending and stretching to measure and evaluate spaces. • Office environment and construction sites.

Benefits • Associate discount • Health and Dental benefits • RRSP/DPSP • Performance bonuses • Learning & Development programs • And more... We Are Building an Inclusive and Diverse Team Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities • Responsible for design, space planning, and specifications of contract furniture, systems products, and other interior design furnishings.

Travels to client locations to confirm critical site dimensions, finishes, and other project details. • Performs space planning, furniture selection, layout, product pricing, development of standards programs, and design and selection of fabrics and finishes.

Produces as‑built drawings, space plans, and final installation drawings for specification and installation of furniture. • Provides professional customer interface by attending client planning in person and/or virtual meetings to determine furniture needs and develop solutions. • Manages tenders, including review of detailed tender documents, furniture specifications, application, and product strategy.

Contributes to product strategy and value engineering, identifies deviations from specifications, and responds to qualifying questions on RFPs. • Offers technical design and creative consultation to customers, answering routine and specialized questions regarding furniture systems. • Validates plans against construction, electrical engineering, and A&D drawing sets, communicates discrepancies, and provides on‑site job inspections comparing construction drawings to final build‑out requirements.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, architectural technology, or a related program preferred. • Minimum of two (2) years in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Prior experience in the office furniture industry, general knowledge of systems furniture, and customer interaction required. • Experience with furniture design and specification software required. • Working knowledge of Auto‑CAD, CET, and 2020 CAP required.

As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Additional Information Please note that artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants; however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions.