Design & Product Innovation Lead – Architectural Glazing Systems

We are looking for someone who is curious, technically minded, and client-focused to help shape the next generation of our products and systems.

This is not a traditional design role. We’re looking for someone who is curious, takes ownership, and enjoys solving problems that don’t have obvious answers.

You will work directly with architects, engineers, glaziers, contractors, and our internal team to:

- understand emerging design challenges

- identify opportunities for new or improved products and systems

- develop practical, buildable, and cost-effective solutions

- help bring those solutions into real world projects

What You’ll Do

1. Discover Opportunities

- Engage with architects, engineers, glaziers, and contractors

- Observe how our products are used (and where they fall short)

- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and unmet needs

2. Develop Solutions

- Conceptualize new glass hardware and glass system ideas

- Balance design intent, structural requirements, cost and installability

- Work with engineering and production to bring ideas to life

3. Collaborate Across the Business

- Work closely with Sales and design team to support early-stage project discussions

- Support Project Managers with technical insight when needed

- Help translate complex ideas into clear concepts for clients

4. Prototype and Testing

- Use tools like SolidWorks and 3D printing to develop concepts.

- Manage the creation and testing of prototypes working with 3rd parties

- Iterate based on real-world feedback

Who You Are

- Curious and observant — you notice problems others miss

- Comfortable speaking with architects and contractors

- Able to think conceptually and execute practically

- Knowledgeable in how things are made, not just how they look

- Self-directed and able to take ownership of ideas

This role requires judgment and initiative. You will be expected to engage directly with clients and take ownership of identifying and developing new ideas

Background

You might come from:

- industrial design

- mechanical design/engineering

- architecture or architectural technology

- glazing or façade systems

Experience with SolidWorks (or similar) is important, but this role is not primarily about drafting.

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the heart of how Stella evolves.

The ideas you develop will directly influence:

- the products and systems we offer

- the projects we win

- how we differentiate ourselves in the market

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC