Careers
Studio Manager
We’re looking for a Studio Manager who excels at keeping a design studio running seamlessly—someone who brings equal parts organization, foresight, and hospitality to create a space where both clients and our team feel taken care of — the kind of person who notices the little things before anyone else does. You’ll treat the studio as if it were your own home or business, anticipating needs and taking care of them without being asked.
Your role is all about making sure the studio runs seamlessly so our design team can focus on what they do best. You’ll be the friendly face that greets clients, the steady hand that keeps the sample library beautiful and accessible, and the behind-the-scenes organizer who ensures every meeting is perfectly prepared.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Welcome clients warmly and ensure they feel comfortable from the moment they arrive.
* Maintain the studio’s appearance, organization, and flow, ensuring it’s always ready to host clients or creative work sessions.
* Keep the sample library orderly and inspiring, with materials easy to access and beautifully presented.
* Prepare for client meetings, including printing materials, setting up samples, and arranging refreshments.
* Respond to client inquiries promptly and send investment guides.
* Handle the day-to-day operations of the studio with independence, care, and pride.
* Oversee scheduling, calendar management, and client communications to ensure smooth project workflows.
* Manage vendor relationships, coordinate and schedule vendor visits, and establish new trade accounts as needed.
* Provide personal administrative support to the Creative Director, including handling day-to-day tasks and special projects
* Organize and run weekly meetings
* Accept, inspect and organize deliveries
* Oversee and assist our bookkeeper with monthly invoice creation and distribution
* Product quoting & management; ordering products, maintaining order spreadsheets, following up with suppliers, coordinating deliveries
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Someone who takes initiative and thrives on anticipating needs rather than waiting for direction.
* You have an attitude of no job is too small or too big.
* A naturally organized person with a great eye for detail.
* Able to delegate and supervise with results
* Strong interpersonal skills and a warm, welcoming presence.
* Comfort working in a fast-paced, creative environment.
* Mature, pleasant and professional in manner and appearance
* Experience in hospitality, office management, or a client-facing role is an asset.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to think on your feet and take ownership of challenges from start to resolution.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
* Capacity to handle confidential financial and client information with discretion.
* Positive attitude and a natural inclination to champion change and improvement.
* A valid G license and vehicle are required for this role
This part-time contract position is based in our Renfrew office, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
If you love creating spaces where people feel taken care of and enjoy being the one who “just makes it happen,” we’d love to meet you.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this position to projects@candaceplotzdesign.com. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Intermediate Interior Designer
We are looking for an experienced Interior Designer who can support the design team in creating functionally beautiful spaces for residential clients while using industry knowledge, design experience, innovative design concepts, and creativity, all while keeping within the CPD aesthetic.
Qualifications:
- Available for a full-time, in-person position in Renfrew, ON (no remote option available)
- Proficiency in project planning
- Minimum 3 years design experience
- Advanced AutoCAD technical skills
- Able to collaborate and work alongside a dynamic team
Key Skills:
- Advanced CAD Skills
- Intermediate Sketch-up Skills
- Intermediate-Advanced Photoshop Skills
- Ability to perform site verification & site measurements
- Friendly and informative communication skills
- Exquisite attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Supportive and collaborative team player attitude
What A Day in The Life Looks Like:
- Assist principal designers on projects
- Prepare working and technical drawings in CAD
- Prepare 3-D renderings in Sketch-Up
- Render presentation elevations in Photoshop
- Space planning, conceptual design, conceptual budgets, sourcing materials and finishes as required
- Contribute to projects in each project phase
- Delegate appropriate tasks to design assistants
- Effectively lead projects through each design phase alongside principal designers
- Maintain consistent and pleasant communication forums with clients and establish professional and trusting client relationships
- Contribute to design meetings, presentations, and site visits
- Effectively manage time, delegated tasks, and responsibilities to keep project plans on track and on time
- Properly interpret and respond to comments and feedback from contractors and trades
- Source and order necessary samples and materials for site visits, and presentations
- Coordinate calendars with contractors, trades, and suppliers
To apply please send your current portfolio and resume to projects@candaceplotzdesign.com
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews