Hollis+Morris is looking for a hands-on Production Associate to assist Trade shows, Custom Projects and Shop operations. You'll work closely with our Production Manager and Design Director, owning the physical execution of new products and custom work from start to finish, taking design direction from the Design Director and coordinating day-to-day production needs with the Production Manager.This is a role for someone who takes a project and runs with it. You'll source materials, follow up with suppliers, build and refine prototypes, troubleshoot problems as they come up, and see projects through to completion without needing to be managed step by step. You'll also share ownership of custom product work alongside our Production Manager, and act as a trusted backup on the production floor when needed.What you'll doProduction and product development, prototyping & custom workTake approved designs and specifications and independently drive them through prototyping to production-readySource, order, and follow up on materials and components with suppliers, owning delivery timelines end to endShare responsibility for custom product requests with the Production Manager, from initial specs through fabricationBuild and refine prototypes and pre-production pieces, identifying risks and solving problems along the wayCoordinate with external partners and specialty suppliers on finishing and non-standard componentsProduce shop drawings, build notes, and assembly guidance to support clean handoffs to productionProduction support & cross-trainingStep in to support production floor operations and staff when the Production Manager is awayTroubleshoot early-run production issues on new products,



proposing fixes while protecting design intentHelp maintain Standard Operation Procedures and documentation standards as new products move into full-scale productionTrade shows & brand activationsProject Management skills and mindsetOwn trade show logistics: ensuring products, samples, and materials are ordered, built, assembled, and crated on scheduleCoordinate timelines with outsourced partners and internal teams to avoid last-minute issuesSupport proactive planning against the annual show calendarCoordinate scheduling and logistics with internal teams and external vendors as neededParticipate in regular check-ins on development progress, risks, and next stepsSupport sales-driven product requests as neededWhat you bring3+ years of hands-on experience in a shop, fabrication, or manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to take a project from start to finish independentlyComfortable calling suppliers, following up, and owning outcomes, not just executing assigned tasksStrong hands-on fabrication skills in woodworking and/or metalworkingAbility to read and interpret shop drawings and specificationsSome familiarity with 3D modelling software (Rhino, Solidworks, SketchUp) is helpful but not the main requirementComfortable working with some independence while also collaborating closely with design and production leadershipA design-related background is welcome but not required. What matters most is proven ownership and follow-through in a hands-on environmentYou'll thrive here if you areSelf-directed and comfortable taking ownership without close supervisionA clear, proactive communicator, especially with suppliers and partnersResourceful under pressure, particularly around non-standard problemsOrganized enough to manage multiple active projects at onceProfessionally mature with sound judgmentWork environmentThis role is primarily shop and manufacturing-based. Physical demands include standing, lifting up to 25 kg, and working in variable conditions.Casual dress, in office parking, paid time off, wellness program

📌 Production Associate (Toronto)
🏢 hollis+morris
📍 Toronto