Industriel Designer
Industrial Designer
Position: Industrial Designer
Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time, on-site (the employee determines
their schedule)
Salary: Starting from 32$/h
At Grandchamp, we don’t just design products. We design structures that are used all over the world.
We’re looking for a structured designer—someone who enjoys turning an idea into a concrete plan, a sketch into a manufacturable reality. A mind capable of innovating… but also of optimizing.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Flexible hours and work-life balance
• On-site gym (2027)
• Training and development program (UGAR)
• Factory closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Weekly direct deposit
• Group RRSPs with employer contributions
• Real opportunities for advancement
• A relaxed, family-friendly work environment
• Free gourmet coffee at the home base
• Company-organized social activities
YOUR MISSION:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in the design, continuous improvement, and research & development of our four-season tents. You’ll be at the heart of product development. Balancing creativity with technical rigor. Balancing vision with feasibility. This is a hands-on role. We design, test, and refine. We collaborate with production, sales, logistics, and sometimes external engineering firms.
If you enjoy finding solutions and optimizing processes… keep reading.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design technical drawings for production, assembly, and installation.
• Prepare client renderings and visual presentations.
• Actively participate in Research & Development projects.
• Continuously optimize designs to reduce costs, improve assembly efficiency, and enhance manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate on the creation of models and prototypes.
• Communicate with internal departments (sales, production, logistics) to ensure project consistency.
• Apply the principles of continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, PDCA, problem-solving).
What success looks like:
After 3 months ;
- You master our design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Odoo…) and quickly understand the logic behind our products
- You don’t just draw—you question
- You observe installations, engage with production, and seek to understand on-site challenges
- You are able to deliver clean, rigorous, and production-ready plans with minimal revisions
- The team sees you as more than an executor—you’re a solid professional who understands manufacturing realities
- You embrace our culture: here, we deliver a product we’re proud of
After 6 months ;
- cost reduction
- assembly simplification
- structural optimization
- aesthetic and functional improvements
After 12 months;
- You are a technical reference within the department
- You master our products across their full lifecycle: from ideation to on-site installation
- You make design decisions with a global perspective: cost, feasibility, robustness, brand image, and customer experience
- You actively contribute to R&D and the evolution of our offering
- You challenge our ways of doing things with rigor and data-driven insights
- You naturally integrate Lean principles into your design approach
- Your judgment is recognized
- Your expertise is respected… and most importantly, your ideas become real products on the international market
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• DEC or BAC in industrial design or a related field.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial design within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in designing products for manufacturing and assembly.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong ability to solve technical problems and propose innovative and pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Organizational skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Lean production environments (5S, PDCA, Kaizen) is a plus.
• Knowledge of metal, textile, or structural manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience in a growing small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) is a plus.
THE
COMPANY:
Grandchamp specializes in the
rental and manufacturing of four-season tents. Our products are used worldwide.
Every team member works toward the same goal: delivering a product they are
proud of, on time.
Our values are present in our daily work:
- More than a team—a family
- The show must go on
- Pride in results
- Going above and beyond
Working at Grandchamp means:
- Learning every day and developing your skills through our training and personal development programs
- Letting your talent thrive through innovation and the creation of new products
- Performing meaningful, hands-on tasks that directly impact your performance and the company’s success
- Working within a committed team where collaboration is ever-present
- Growing within the company, playing a key role, and having decision-making power
- Being part of a company with strong internal equity and a unique value system in Quebec
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Grandchamp, we value skills, expertise, and diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a retired worker, a recent graduate, a newcomer, or a member of a diverse community, we welcome your application.
True to our value, “More than a team, a family” we believe that everyone deserves a place and can contribute to our collective success in an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.
Join the Grandchamp family, apply now!