Design Lead, Stelumar Communities

Role: Design Lead, Stelumar Communities

Location: Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (4 days/week in office)

Company: Mattamy Homes Canada

Department: Product Development Team

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Vice-President, Design

About Mattamy

When it comes to forward‑thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive.

Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count.

And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally‑conscious, action‑oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award‑winning culture.

What we offer

The Design Lead plays a key role in shaping the architectural, interior, and technical direction of Stelumar Communities. This role leads design development from master planning through to detailed building and suite design, with a strong focus on modularity and prefabrication. Working closely with cross‑functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, and delivery, the Design Lead translates concepts into build‑ready solutions that balance quality, aesthetics, schedule, and cost. The ideal candidate is collaborative, thoughtful, and execution‑focused—bringing clarity, creativity, and discipline to deliver well‑designed communities that enhance both the customer experience and project outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead and support design development across multiple scales, from high‑level master planning through to detailed unit and suite design, including architecture and interiors.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed architectural designs that balance design intent, constructability, modularity, and prefabrication principles.
• Produce presentation‑ready materials for internal and external stakeholders, including client and leadership presentations, using tools such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Create and maintain BIM‑based design documentation, with a strong preference for Revit, and support CAD deliverables as required using AutoCAD.
• Translate design concepts into clear, coordinated, and build‑ready drawings in collaboration with engineering, architecture, marketing, and delivery teams.
• Contribute to the development of design standards, templates, and repeatable solutions that support scalability across communities and product types.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or other related field.
• 4+ years of experience in residential design work, with demonstrated progression from basic design/project coordination into project management.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to master planned communities, with the ability to work fluidly between big‑picture planning and detailed unit/suite design.
• Strong technical capability in BIM and CAD workflows, with Revit expertise strongly preferred; working knowledge of AutoCAD required.
• Proven ability to create polished, presentation‑quality design materials using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• A collaborative, positive, and enthusiastic working style, with the flexibility to adapt in a fast‑evolving environment.
• Open to learning, growth, and feedback, with a genuine interest in developing new skills, tools, and ways of working.
• Clear communicator who brings curiosity, energy, and a solutions‑oriented mindset to cross‑functional teams.

Bonus points

• Skills/Experience leveraging AI in an architectural/design context.
• LEED or other green building/sustainability related certifications.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job‑related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensat