Studio Steelborn is a high-end custom metal studio based in Toronto, working with leading interior designers, architects, builders, and homeowners. We specialize in architectural metal, custom hardware, railings, enclosures, and bespoke fabricated details for finished residential and commercial spaces.
We are hiring a senior-level, highly capable individual to replace a key team member. This is not an entry-level role and is not suitable for recent graduates or junior candidates.
This role sits at the intersection of design, fabrication, coordination, and installation. You will be trusted to operate independently and make informed decisions that directly impact project success.
WHAT THIS ROLE IS
This is a thinking role. A large portion of the job involves being given an inspiration image, completing a site measure, and translating that into clear, buildable shop drawings in Fusion 360, with a deep understanding of how the piece will actually be fabricated, finished, delivered, and installed.
You will also act as a key coordination point between Studio Steelborn, suppliers, trades, and clients.
If you need constant instruction or are uncomfortable owning decisions, this role is not a fit.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete accurate site measures and fully understand project scope and constraints
- Produce shop drawings in Fusion 360 that reflect real-world fabrication and installation
- Design with standard metal material sizes and fabrication processes in mind
- Visualize and plan how assemblies go together efficiently and cleanly
- Coordinate directly with laser cutters, mills, and external fabricators, including:
- Supplying cut files and drawings
- Communicating tolerances, materials, and finishes
- Following up to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate installs with GCs, designers, homeowners, and suppliers
- Manage install timelines, site readiness, and sequencing
- Communicate clearly about delays, issues, and solutions
- Lead or assist with installations and solve problems on site when conditions aren’t perfect
MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
Do not apply unless you meet ALL of the following:
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in architectural metal, high-end millwork, or custom construction / installation work
(This may include railings, glazing, facades, custom interiors, or comparable high-detail built work.)
- Strong proficiency in Fusion 360 for producing shop drawings
This role is drawing-heavy and requires confident, independent CAD ability.
- Deep understanding of fabrication and assembly, including:
- Standard metal material sizes and profiles
- How mills, shears, brakes, and other shop equipment influence design decisions
- Designing parts to be fabricated efficiently and accurately
- Ability to think through tolerances, sequencing, connections, transport, and installation while drawing
- Proven experience coordinating directly with fabricators, suppliers, and trades
- A clear eye for luxury design, proportion, and detail
- Proven experience with site measures and installation coordination
- Very strong spoken and written English
Clear communication is essential for client-facing coordination and technical discussions.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to GTA job sites
BONUS SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED, BUT A STRONG PLUS)
- Welding experience (TIG and/or MIG)
- Custom millwork background
- Experience producing cut files or working closely with CNC / laser operations
- Background in high-end residential or commercial interiors
WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR
- New graduates or entry-level candidates
- “Quick learners” without real-world field and fabrication experience
- CAD-only or office-only roles
- Candidates new to Canada without Canadian site and trade coordination experience
- Anyone uncomfortable taking ownership or communicating directly with clients and trades
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Long-term role with growth potential
- Involvement in high-profile, custom projects
- A professional, no-nonsense environment where quality and accountability matter
HOW TO APPLY
Please include:
- A brief summary of your relevant experience
- Examples of the types of projects you’ve worked on
- Confirmation that you meet the requirements listed above
Applications that do not meet the criteria will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Have you independently coordinated fabrication by sending cut files or drawings to laser cutters, mills, or external fabricators, and communicated tolerances and requirements directly with them?
- Have you independently taken a project from site measure, to shop drawings, to fabrication coordination, through to installation?
- Briefly describe a project where you were responsible for site measure, shop drawings, coordination with fabricators, and installation.
- Are you able and willing to provide examples of shop drawings you personally produced and/or projects you were directly involved in installing, if requested during the interview process?
- Do you feel capable and have the ability to adapt to diffrenct types of projects to be able to complete project installs and be the lead of the install? This means preparing all tools, fasteners, adheisives, ladders, clamps ect required to do an install of a project that could be anything from a hand railing, range hood canopy, shower enclosure?
- Are you willing and able to lead and physically execute on-site installations as part of this role?
This includes preparing all required tools, fasteners, adhesives, ladders, clamps, and hardware, and taking responsibility for successful installation of custom architectural metalwork.
- Have you personally led and completed high-end luxury project installs where you were responsible for the physical installation on site?
Please briefly explain.
Experience:
- Fusion 360 shop drawing experience for fabrication: 5 years (required)
- hands on site measure and installation coordination: 5 years (required)
Language:
- English (Clearly) (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
