Job Description

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

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 compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Who we are

Mattamy Homes is the largest family-owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we're passionate a​b​​out creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone ​can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. ​​​​

Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.