About the role#
This is a hands-on, high-ownership co-op for an industrial design student. You will work closely with our Product Development Manager and Product Innovation Designer to bring new interior products to market. You will own a key project from concept to final design ready for launch and build a turnkey, automated process for product renders that the team will use long after your term ends.
What you'll do#
- Support 3D modelling, prototyping, rendering, and testing.
- Create detailed, accurate 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks.
- Build prototypes using craft methods and operate a 3D printer.
- Iterate concepts using our 3 Fs methodology: Form, Function, and Fabrication.
- Test prototypes and flag quality issues early.
- Bring ideas to team brainstorms.
- Create product renders for teams across the company.
- Produce install guides, specification sheets, and marketing materials.
- Answer product questions from other departments.
- Gather, organize, and summarize market research.
- Research product technologies, materials, and competitor products.
- Document testing and development data for SR&ED.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Industrial Design bachelor’s degree, diploma, or similar program.
- Eligibility for a co-op term from January to August 2027.
- A portfolio showing your design process, including sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and renders.
- At least one year of SolidWorks or similar CAD modelling experience.
- Experience with sketch prototyping and rapid prototyping with 3D printing.
- Experience compiling research and presenting findings.
- A creative, curious, and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to pivot as priorities change.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to August).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (4 days in-office, Thursdays remote).
- Compensation: $18/hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About Fittes
Fittes produces modular building materials and interior finishes. The company started in 2016 and maintains headquarters in Toronto. It employs 35 people across two locations in Canada and the United States. Its primary product is a customizable vent system designed for use with wall or flooring materials.
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