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.

- 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 solid understanding of current production methodologies and continuously apply that knowledge to improve production-ready drawings.
- Ensure drawings contain sufficient detail, clarity and accuracy for efficient 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.

📌 Lead Detailer (Toronto)
🏢 Holman Exhibits
📍 Toronto