150 Dynamic Dr, Scarborough, ON M1V 5A5, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3:59 AMDepartment:Permanent DisplayReports to:Director of Permanent DisplayLocation:150 Dynamic Drive, ScarboroughLocation Type:OnsiteVacancy Type:This is an existing vacancyWHO WE AREHarding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada’s pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Based in Scarborough, Ontario, we’re a family-owned company that’s proudly served clients across Canada and the U.S. since 1927!Our clients include premier tier-1 CPG organizations who rely on us for our best-in‑class customer‑focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays. More importantly, though, we are backed by a strong team of dedicated, diverse employees in all segments of our temporary and permanent business divisions including Sales, Graphic/Structural/Industrial Design, Production, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accounting, and People & Talent.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Industrial Designer designs and engineers retail displays out of metal, wood, and/or plastic materials to support the Company’s permanent display business. They have a strong balance of technical engineering literacy and a keen eye for beautifully designed, well‑built and well‑executed displays.Working closely with the Sales, Design, Prototyping and Production teams, the Industrial Designer is responsible for ensuring design concepts and drawings have been developed to maximize quality and provide for effective and efficient manufacturing in order to maximize profitability. The Industrial Designer has a valuable understanding of manufacturing processes and costs surrounding primarily millwork, metal fabrication, vacuum forming and injection molding.This role is located primarily onsite in our Scarborough location, with some flexibility.HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACTDesign concepts and specifications for corrugate, permanent and semi‑permanent displays (wood, metal and plastic) based on 3D rendered designs driven by customer deliverable requirementsSpecification development and ideation through SolidWorksReview design requests to ensure comprehension and completeness of information provided in order to execute on requested deliverables and achieve the deliverable objectivesPrepare Bill of Materials to review with Prototype and Production teamsAssist Prototype Technician with the assembly of prototype samples as requiredAssure all design files are matching the final prototype and the most current files are sent to the internal stakeholders that require themManage and execute on multiple programs/projects while juggling multiple project deadlinesOccasional off‑site travel for project review,
prototype or sample review and/or installationsWorks collaboratively and professionally with internal teams to execute on client deliverablesWork timely and diligently with internal teams to comprehend and/or clarify customer or project requirementsKeeps project teams up to date, as necessary, with respect to key project milestones, issues and/or challengesEffectively negotiates solutions surrounding project issues/challengesCommunicate effectively and efficiently with internal teamsApply strategic and critical thinking to deliverable designs in order to achieve the overall project objectives, while maintaining alignment of customer and company objectivesObtain a complete and thorough understanding of the project scope at project hand off in order to effectively and efficiently execute the deliverablesProactively monitors current and upcoming workload so as to invest the appropriate amount of time into deliverable and not compromise upcoming deliverablesProactively addresses and delivers solutions on project challenges in order to ensure On‑Time In‑Full delivery and maximize the effectiveness and efficiencyAttend customer briefing and brainstorming sessions when the opportunity presents itselfProvide complete CAD specifications for pricing, prototyping and productionApply strategic and critical thinking to project deliverable designs in order to optimize the financial and execution objectives of the companyControls project scope changes, to ensure project budgets are maintained and/ or elevates issues and concerns to internal teams when necessaryDeliver projects On‑time In‑FullOther duties as assignedYOU’LL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE3+ years in an active Industrial Designer role, specific to retail design and POPPost‑secondary degree in Industrial Design, Design Engineering, or equivalent work experience/educationProficient in SolidWorks is a must (multi‑body parts, sheet metal, weldments, GD&T)Knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Microsoft OfficeIntermediate understanding of materials and manufacturing processes (wood, plastic, metal and corrugate)Excellent organizational skills; able to multi‑task in afast‑paced, deadline driven environmentExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenEffective teamwork capabilities but also able to work autonomouslyStrong work ethic and positive team attitudeStrong problem identification and problem resolution skills.CNC programming experience with MasterCAM an assetWHY WORK WITH US?Our business continues to evolve, and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, we believe in People First, where everyone is welcome,
and everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number! We acknowledge that PowerfulCommunication is our oxygen, and that we can’t live without it. Our Growth Mindset encourages us to be open to learning and adaptable to new ways of doing things. We are leaders in our industry, and our expertise allows us to Innovate Forward ,bringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients. We relentlessly seek Continuous Improvements, looking for opportunities to work smarter, not harder.Benefits of Joining UsCompetitive pay + bonus opportunityPaid time off including vacation and sick/personal daysHealth benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision care, short and long‑term disability (STD/LTD), life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program (EFAP)Ongoing team and company social events and celebrationsExposure to cutting‑edge projects with high‑profile clientsFun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!CompensationWe strive to offer compensation that is fair, competitive, and reflective of each individual’s experience and contributions. Compensation will vary based on experience and skill level (Developing, Proficient, Highly Proficient, Expert, Management, Senior Leader). Candidates who are continuing to develop key skills may be considered below the range, while those who bring specialized expertise, exceptional impact, or deep industry knowledge may be considered above it.The target compensation for this role is $75,000 to $90,000 annually and reflects a professional at a Proficient level.HOW WE HIRE:We prioritize a human‑first approach to hiring, while also recognizing that AI tools can provide valuable support. AI may be used to assist with certain early steps in the process, such as reviewing and scoring questionnaire responses, but applications are ultimately reviewed by a member of our People & Talent Team and the hiring manager. Final hiring decisions are always made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.Diversity and AccessibilityAt Harding Display, we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR). If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process, please contact the People & Talent Department at
[email protected] using the subject line: Accommodation Request.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Industrial Designer - C$75,000 - C$90,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Harding Display
📍 Winnipeg