Company Description Holman Exhibits Limited is a Human Experiences Company specializing in the design, fabrication, and installation of interactive environments for retail, museum, and trade show spaces. Every project is custom developed to align with client objectives and brand vision. The team pushes the limits of design innovation, construction methods, and material use to create impactful displays. With over six decades of experience and a team of approximately 50 skilled professionals, Holman Exhibits is driven by passion, expertise, and collaboration. The company is committed to building experiences that captivate and engage visitors on multiple levels. Role Description As a Lead Detailer at Holman, you will play a key role in the smooth and efficient execution of the manufacturing process. The Lead Detailer is responsible for translating design concepts into accurate, complete and production-ready drawings that provide the shop team with the information required to efficiently construct and build fixtures. The Lead Detailer also provides technical guidance and mentorship to the Detailing team, supports the development and maintenance of drawing standards, and works closely with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, material efficiency, quality and overall project execution.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Lead Detailer position shall include, but are not limited to, the duties outlined below. The specific responsibilities listed are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not meant to be exhaustive.
• Job Detailing
• Complete client-approval and production-ready drawings from design concepts and project requirements.
• Create accurate bills of materials (BOMs) and optimize parts and materials for production efficiency and material yield.
• Translate design intent into practical, manufacturable solutions that align with available equipment, materials and production methods.
• Identify and communicate design, detailing, material and production risks to the Manager, Detailing.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Design, Project Management, Production and Detailing teams to determine the most effective approach to constructing and building fixtures.
• Incorporate feedback from Production into drawings and detailing processes to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current production methodologies and continuously apply that knowledge to improve production-ready drawings.
• Ensure drawings contain sufficient detail, clarity and accuracy for productive execution by the shop team. 2. Team Mentorship and Support
• Actively mentor and support Detailers to enhance their technical skills, confidence and professional development.
• Share technical knowledge, best practices and production methodologies with the Detailing team.




• Collaborate with the Manager, Detailing to identify opportunities to improve team performance, systems, processes, communication and procedures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and encourage team members to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Detailers when resolving complex detailing or production challenges. 3. Project Kick-Off and Planning
• Attend and actively participate in internal project kick-off meetings to understand project requirements, specifications, materials, purchasing-related information and other details that may affect the detailing process.
• Identify project limitations, risks, missing information and specific requirements that may affect detailing, production or project timelines.
• Communicate identified risks and information requirements to the Manager, Detailing and appropriate project stakeholders. 4. Drawing Standards and Continuous Improvement
• Uphold and actively participate in the maintenance and improvement of company drawing standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve detailing processes, reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve manufacturability.
• Recommend improvements to detailing systems, procedures, templates and standards.
• Support the consistent application of approved drawing standards and detailing practices across the team. 5. Communication and Collaboration
• Maintain open and effective communication with cross-functional teams, including Design, Detailing, Production, Project Management, Estimating and Sales.
• Effectively communicate drawing revisions, changes, risks and technical requirements to affected stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support project schedules, quality requirements and profitability goals.
• Ensure production feedback and lessons learned are incorporated into future detailing work where appropriate. 6. Health & Safety
• Complete required health and safety training throughout your employment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating positive health and safety behaviours in the workplace.
• Identify and report health and safety concerns, hazards or incidents to the Manager, Detailing or appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure the health and safety of visitors you bring to the workplace by reviewing relevant procedures and providing appropriate personal protective equipment for operational workspaces. Decision Rights & Accountabilities




• Accountable for accurate, complete and production-ready drawings and BOMs.
• Responsible for ensuring detailing meets project requirements, design intent and company standards.
• Authority to recommend detailing solutions that improve manufacturability, efficiency and material yield.
• Responsible for identifying and escalating design, detailing and production risks to the Manager, Detailing.
• Responsible for mentoring Detailers and sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Accountable for incorporating approved revisions and maintaining clear communication with project stakeholders. Experience & Qualifications
• 5+ years of detailing, drafting or related manufacturing/design experience.
• Experience with custom manufacturing, millwork, fixtures, exhibits, cabinetry or fabrication preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production detailing, fabrication methods, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD and/or relevant detailing software.
• Ability to interpret design drawings, specifications, BOMs and project requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturability and production requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and teamwork abilities. Key Performance Measures
• Drawing accuracy, completeness and production readiness.
• Percentage of drawings completed on time and in accordance with project schedules.
• Number and frequency of production issues attributable to detailing errors or omissions.
• Number of drawing revisions resulting from detailing errors, omissions or incomplete information.
• Accuracy and completeness of bills of materials.
• Material yield and optimization of parts and materials, where applicable.
• First-pass acceptance of production-ready drawings with minimal rework or clarification.
• Timely identification and escalation of design, detailing and production risks.
• Compliance with approved drawing standards, detailing procedures and documentation requirements.
• Effectiveness of collaboration and communication with Design, Estimating, Project Management and Production.
• Technical support, mentoring and knowledge sharing provided to the Detailing team.
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented to improve detailing efficiency, quality or manufacturability. Key Working Relationships Manager, Detailing, Detailers, Design, Estimating, Project Management, Production, Procurement/Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, where applicable, and other internal stakeholders involved in project execution. Benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Salary:
$80-$90K CAD

📌 Lead Detailer (North York)
🏢 Holman Exhibits
📍 North York