Design Manager

Post Date

Nov 12, 2025

Location

Mississauga,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

L5N 1
Canada
Jan 27, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

TOR-1b9b9f0c-280c-48d2-ace3-cb2df492e978

Pay Rate

$28 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Design Manager for a large retail company. This individual will be responsible for the development and management of store specific building design based on company proto-type and standards in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Accountable in managing architectural and other third party support consultants in the development of store specific construction drawings based on approved Real Estate. Projects will include designing new stores, renovation touch-up of stores, and complete store renovations where it is ground up back to the studs. Expected to deliver plans within the project budget.

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Required Skills & Experience

* 4+ years of experience working as a Space Planner, Design Manager, or Architectural Technologist
* 2-5 years experience is retail design a must
* Experience of construction principles and standards to assess cost and schedule impact of changes at different phases or stages of the construction process.
* Experience for working with enterprises that have refrigeration systems to consider
- Experience drawing for new builds, small re-designs, and complete gutting large renovation projects
* Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
* Familiar with building code requirements, space planning and retail operations and practices.
* Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCad and Revit

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Experience in grocery retail design preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.