Architectural / Interior Designer (Millwork & Fabrication Focus)

Prototype Design Lab (PD Lab) – Toronto, ON

Company Introduction

Prototype Design Lab (PDLab) is an internationally recognized architecture & Interior design studio with an in-house fabrication shop based in Toronto, Canada. Committed to blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, and industrial design. We are a multi-disciplinary office located in Etobicoke with a focus on highly custom and creative design across a variety of scales, including residential, hospitality, and commercial projects both locally and abroad.

Our work spans architecture, interior design, custom millwork, furniture, small objects, graphics, art pieces, and custom fabrication. The design studio is complemented by our fully staffed on-site wood and metal shop, used to produce many of our design initiatives.

For over a decade, PDLab and its team of architects & Interior Designers have created distinctive, signature environments for high-profile clients within the specialized hospitality and bespoke residential markets. We collaborate with leading craftsmen and world innovators to create cutting-edge architecture and interior environments.

Visit us at for examples of our work.

Position Summary

Prototype Design Lab (PD Lab) is seeking an experienced Architectural or Interior Designer with strong construction drawings expertise, including millwork fabrication details, to join our team. This is a role for a highly motivated, hands-on designer with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in an Interior Design or Architectural office in Canada or the United States (10+ years preferred).

The ideal candidate will be capable of taking a project from concept through to detailed design and full construction/fabrication drawing packages. Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are essential for workflow, coordination, and collaboration within our team.

Current projects include restaurant interiors, shopping mall interiors, and new single-family dwellings.

Applicants must include a portfolio (link or attachment). Resumes without portfolios will not be reviewed.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual Interior designs and translate them into coordinated technical solutions.
• Participate in design development at multiple scales, from full interior environments to Millwork furniture & art of the space
• Create detailed Interior design construction drawings with complete details required for accurate production for the local GC to execute on-site
• Create detailed millwork drawings sufficient for shop fabrication, including specifications, materials, joinery details, and assembly instructions.
• Ability to coordinate design intent with contractors and fabrication teams (wood and metal shop) or other trades required for a project.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, clients, and fabrication partners.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant Interior Design or Architectural experience in Canada or the United States (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal) required for seamless workflow; this is a mandatory criterion.
• Proven experience producing Construction drawings, millwork/furniture design, and shop fabrication drawings.
• Self-motivated, creative thinkers able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong sketching ability (hand or digital).
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of Rhino, 3ds Max, D5 Render, or Twin motion.
• Architecture or Interior Design degree/diploma from a recognized institution.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada (no visa sponsorship available).
• Applicants may be required to undergo a background check after a conditional offer.

* Prototype Design Lab is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and we are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

**All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada in order to be considered.

***This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Etobicoke, ON M9W 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• How would you rate your proficiency in AutoCAD on a scale of 1–10?

• Can you provide examples of projects where you produced detailed millwork or fabrication drawings?

• Which rendering or 3D modeling software are you most comfortable with (e.g., Rhino, 3ds Max, D5 Render, Twinmotion)?

• Do you have a portfolio that demonstrates your construction documentation and millwork detailing experience? (Please include link or attachment.)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person