From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

The Product

Development team is dynamic – leading the future of our business through design with supported data and insights all while supporting day-to-day operations. As part of the team, the Senior Designer, Product Development plays a key role in new model development and existing model enhancements, driving design solutions from concept through execution using predominantly Revit and AutoCAD software. This is a hands‑on design role for a curious, independent, and motivated designer who will own space planning and structural design decisions and bring innovative thinking to every model – helping Brookfield Residential become the recognized product leader in the Calgary market.

Drive concept development and project manage recent models from initial concepting through to sales release, working with key stakeholders across the operations team.



Complete new concept files using AutoCAD or Revit, adhering to internal Design Guidelines and Calgary Bylaws. Create drawings for blacklines, floor plans, sections, pre-planned options, applying strong space planning to optimize every square foot for livability, buildability, and market appeal.

Coordinate and review with Architectural Controls to ensure drawings meet requirements.

Show Homes and Prototypes: Review & discuss onsite construction issues as they arise (framing, engineering, floor and roof layouts, finishing, electrical) and drive changes when required. Manage contractor coordination by establishing drawing guidelines, providing architectural control direction, reviewing concepts, and issuing drawing markups. Complete master working drawings for new elevations and plan options using Revit software for existing model database.

Attend scheduled meetings including but not limited to operations meetings, Sales/Construction meetings, product development meetings and framing walkthroughs. Continuous exploration of methods to improve business practice and process, including recommending improvements based on evaluation of current business model where opportunities for improvement exist.



Participate in and provide training as needed to others (new team members, Sales, Construction, and Estimating) with respect to Product Development department procedures and areas of responsibility.

Support the ongoing maintenance of our design guidelines, drawing standards, procedures documentation, and reference library. Liaise with municipal officials regarding building code, bylaw, and application questions or concerns. Keep current on Alberta building code, bylaw and industry changes.

Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or other related field. ~5+ years of meaningful experience in product development, within residential homebuilding industry; direct experience developing residential product in the Calgary market is a strong asset. ~ Strong knowledge of residential industry, building code, and government requirements. ~ a curious, self‑directed, and motivated mindset with the drive to help us become the product leader in market. ~ Strong proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office. ~ Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated expertise in space planning, structural design, and innovative design thinking. ~ ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners. ~ Portfolio of relevant product development work required. Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1. Paid parental leave.

A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community!

📌 Senior Designer, Product Development (Architectural Technologist) (Calgary)
🏢 Brookfield Properties
📍 Calgary