CAREERS

Interested in Joining our Team?

VISO is a global multidisciplinary design and manufacturing firm specializing in contemporary decorative light fixtures. Located in downtown Toronto, our diverse team of individuals is bound by one common goal: to create great products for our customers.

We have a wide range of opportunities across numerous departments here at VISO. As Canada’s leading lighting manufacturers and designers, we are always looking to hire talented and creative people to bring magic to the VISO team.

Please send us your cover letter and resume to hr@visoinc.com

Kindly note, our office is busy handling custom design work and client inquires, we ask that you only contact us via email.

Thank you in advance!

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

VISO has been growing its industrial design team in Toronto and Portugal for the last 3 years and currently has an opportunity for you to make a difference at its HQ in Toronto. You will have an opportunity to work with renowned international Interior Designers & Architects to satisfy lighting requirements for their projects in hospitality. Additionally, you will work with various production teams and partners to ensure products are according to VISO’s design and quality expectations and exceed customers’ expectations. Your imagination for design and interiors will blow us and the clients away.

You are an artist!

Minimum 5 years of experience.

This is not an engineering job. It is a product/lighting industrial design position. The position is in our HQ in Toronto, Canada.

To be successful in this position, the following is required:

Superb technical/engineering/drawing skills in SolidWorks
Superb rendering capabilities in Keyshot
Superb conceptual product development
Understanding of value engineering
Understanding of electrical requirements – decorative lighting
Understanding of B2B project requirements an asset
University or College degree required
Project Management capabilities
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Imagination and love for design and beauty
Eager to learn and teach

Requirements:

Must have a portfolio.
Must have a valid Canadian work permit.
Must have a College or University degree in Industrial Design.
Lighting Fixture design is a strong asset.
Understanding of interior design, construction and engineering is a strong asset.

VISO offers a great entrepreneurial environment, flat management structure and a competitive compensation package.

You are a Team player, Collaborator, Influencer, and Leader.

We look forward to receiving your application!

PRODUCT TECHNICIAN

Overview

Assemble parts, set up assembly line with materials and supplies.

Specific Skills

Assemble parts, set up assembly line with materials and supplies required for production. Check products for defects and faulty electrical and mechanical connections. Operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality. Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies. Perform other duties as assigned by the team lead.

Attention to detail
Committed to workplace cleanliness
Great at following instructions and a quick learner.
Some experience and comfort in operating hand tools (Drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.)
Some soldering experience
Good math skills (basic math as well as geometry; used in marking canopies, etc..)
Reading diagrams and/or drawings
Participate as part of a team in the production line
Assist with various tasks in the department assigned
Previous industrial/manufacturing plant experience is required
Experience within a fast paced environment is an asset
Comfortable being part of a multi-cultural and fun environment
Must be committed to safe work practices

Additional Requirements

Excellent communication, reading, writing and speaking skills. Finding information, computer use, fast and with a sense of urgency.

Assets:

Knowledge of and experience in electrical lighting assembly a strong asset.

Experience:

3-5 years production/assembly experience
High School Education is required. College degree is a strong asset.

We would like to thank all applicants. Only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview.

INSIDE SALES

Building and maintaining relationships with customers and with the team to build better customer and team experience.

Summary:

The Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for building and maintaining amazing relationships with customers and with the team in order to build better customer and team experience. You love providing solutions in an efficient and timely manner and must work closely with the design and manufacturing team to ensure that all projects are on track. You are hungry to develop relationships and make money to ultimately be the best at what you do.

We are actively looking for you who will bring contagious enthusiasm to new and existing clients and to the team in our Head Office in Downtown Toronto!

Primary tasks and responsibilities:

Manage customer inquiries and marketing leads including quotations and lead times.
Utilize construction/design data and drawings to contact potential end users and customers about job specifics.
Proactively process, expedite, and follow-up on quote requests in an accurate, timely, and professional manner. Provide information to customers regarding product availabilities, shipment, delivery.
Join meetings and prepare a weekly sales report with a weekly action plan on decreasing accounts and steps taken to close the gap as well as the status of new accounts.
Effectively sell and upsell the customer by utilizing various tools available.
Meet and exceed provided sales quota.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general direction and guidance of the Sales Supervisor.

Level and Type of Education Required:

College/University Degree or Trade/Industrial Design/Technical Institute or equivalent work experience.

Related Work Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of Insides Sales experience.

Necessary Specialized Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) mandatory.
Electrical/technical know how a must.
Knowledge of lighting (a huge asset).
Minimum 3 to 4 years’ experience in Inside Sales preferably in luxury, electrical, lighting products.
Experience guiding customers with product selection and project bids.
Proven Customer service and Sales skills.
Knowledge of Epicor or ERP an asset.
Knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCad a huge asset.

Other:

Excell in a fast pace environment.
Outbound calling skills required.
Understanding of cultural nuances an asset.
Understanding of the Design & Architecture industry an asset.
Superb phone skills.
Superb sales skills.
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Extremely detail oriented.
Manage priorities and time management.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration.
Results driven but respect the process.

Work Environment:

We have a dynamic, fast paced, flexible and fun working environment. You will certainly not be disappointed.

Competitive compensation package designed for you to live well. It’s up to you how well you want to live.
Industry competitive base salary + commission.
Fun work environment.
Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
New state of the art designer offices.
Complimentary parking.

Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@visoinc.com with the subject title “Inside Sales”.

We look forward to receiving your resume!