Estimator

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Look Company specializes in providing world-class visual engagement solutions for sport, retail, and commercial clients around the globe. We are a high-energy, fast-paced organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and results. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a driven individual to help lead our production efforts and support our expanding operations.

At The Look Company, we value creativity, teamwork, and a can-do spirit. We offer the chance to grow with a global company that rewards initiative, supports professional development, and fosters a culture of belonging and excellence.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Full-time; Monday – Friday

The Estimator is responsible for accurately calculating costs and preparing quotes for large format print projects. This role involves reviewing client requests, selecting appropriate materials and production methods, and estimating costs for expenses.

The Estimator also analyzes job requirements to develop detailed cost breakdowns, ensuring quotes align with production capabilities and profitability targets.

This position collaborates closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams to ensure estimates are competitive, achievable, and meet client expectations. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are essential to support efficient project planning and cost control.

Hours of Work:
Day shift 8:00am – 4:00pm

JOB DUTIES (include and are not limited to):

Estimating

• Review project specifications and client requirements to determine scope and production needs.
• Set up and maintain the configurator tool to ensure estimates reflect accurate options, pricing, and specifications.
• Develop and maintain rate cards to standardize quoting and ensure consistency across all estimates.
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely quotes and proposals to clients.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and purchasing teams to ensure project feasibility and efficiency.
• Maintain and update pricing databases, templates, and cost-tracking tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline workflow processes

Costing

• Establish and manage costing codes for all products and materials to support accurate job costing and financial tracking.
• Review and update rate cards regularly to reflect current material, labour, and production costs.
• Collaborate with Finance and Production to ensure costing data in the configurator remains current and aligned with operational changes.
• Analyze job specifications to determine accurate material usage, machine time, and labour requirements.
• Utilize internal costing software or spreadsheets to input, track, and update standard rates for materials and production.
• Verify current material pricing and vendor rates in collaboration with the Purchasing team.
• Ensure all estimates and cost models reflect current equipment capabilities, efficiency rates, and waste factors.
• Compare estimated versus actual job costs to identify variances and recommend adjustments to improve accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the costing system to ensure data integrity and accurate automated calculations.
• Maintain a library of historical job costs to support quoting consistency and trend analysis.
• Assist management with margin and profitability analysis for projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in large format print estimating, production planning, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with estimating or ERP systems, costing configurators, and Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, and data validation).
• Solid understanding of print production workflows, materials, substrates, and finishing processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across sales, production, and purchasing teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve costing or system discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.

BENEFITS

• Company paid extended health care & dental after (3) months
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Company events
• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• PPE supplied
• Company reimbursement steel toes after three (3) months

We believe a diverse workforce makes a different. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.