Manisha Jaidka

Graphic Designer at Kirkor Architects & Planners

Designed corporate presentations, proposals, and branded documents using InDesign, ensuring strong visual hierarchy and clean layout systems. Produced layouts for marketing proposals, design books, technical reports, and internal presentations. Refined covers, headers/footers, and section dividers to elevate document professionalism. Redesigned table-heavy reports to improve readability and visual flow. Created simple infographics and visual elements to explain complex information. Collaborated with clients via screen-sharing meetings and iterative feedback sessions. Delivered drafts within tight deadlines and secured repeat projects based on performance. Ensured all documents followed strict branding standards and visual alignment guidelines. Assisted senior teams with typography choices and template consistency. Organized large volumes of text, charts, and tables into structured, visually cohesive formats.

CAD Designer - Intern Architect, OAA at KIRKOR ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, Toronto

Produce precise 2D drawings and 3D models for large-scale architectural and technical projects. Interpret engineering notes, field sketches, markups, and specifications to generate accurate documentation. Revise and update drawings based on feedback, coordination changes, and design updates. Ensure all drawings follow industry standards, naming conventions, and document requirements. Collaborate daily with architects, engineers, and technical teams to resolve design issues. Deliver completed drawing packages within tight timelines, often 3–5 days or less. Maintain version control, track revisions, and ensure high accuracy across all deliverables.

Architectural Designer at Brampton, ON (Freelance)

Created detailed plans, layouts, diagrams, and 3D visualizations for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Generated production-ready CAD documents and coordinated with engineers to clarify technical requirements. Updated existing drawings, corrected discrepancies, and produced as-built documentation. Managed high-volume drafting tasks independently, consistently meeting sharp deadlines. Maintained strong quality control and adherence to project standards.

Junior Architect at Creative Consortium, India

Supported multiple commercial and residential projects (institutional residential zone, residential projects and mixed-use development) using AutoCAD and Revit. Prepared conceptual design and presentation sketches (SketchUp and Adobe Photoshop). Drafted presentation drawings (Adobe Creative Suites). Prepared construction specifications, working drawings and realistic 3D renders. Developed pre-schematic designs with the design team. Coordinated with the project team in the development of design stages. Organized the architectural drawings for municipality submittals. Performed site visits and collaborated with the builder to monitor and verify if construction was following the drawings and designs. Liaised between architects, project engineers, senior staff, and clients by providing progress updates, answering client inquiries, and organizing design meetings.

Architectural Intern at B.D. Sharma Consulting Pvt.Ltd, India

Drafted floor plans, elevations, sections and 3D views; prepared presentation drawings; prepared construction specifications; site visits; assisted with daily office tasks.

Architectural Intern at Designer Consultancy Group, India

Prepared working drawings for residential projects; performed on-site measurements; developed 3D renders; delivered design presentations.

Architectural Assistant (Summer Student) at V.A. Architects Inc., Mississauga

Prepared pre-design concepts; drafted construction details; developed preliminary and final design stages, site plans adhering to zoning bylaws and project specifications.

CAD Designer - Intern Architect, OAA at Kirkor Architects and Planners

Produce precise 2D drawings and 3D models for large-scale architectural and technical projects. Interpret engineering notes, field sketches, markups, and specifications to generate accurate documentation. Revise and update drawings based on feedback, coordination changes, and design updates. Ensure all drawings follow industry standards, naming conventions, and document requirements. Collaborate daily with architects, engineers, and technical teams to resolve design issues. Deliver completed drawing packages within tight timelines, often 3–5 days or less. Maintain version control, track revisions, and ensure high accuracy across all deliverables.

Architectural Designer at Creative Consortium, India

Created detailed plans, layouts, diagrams, and 3D visualizations for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Generated production-ready CAD documents and coordinated with engineers to clarify technical requirements. Updated existing drawings, corrected discrepancies, and produced as-built documentation. Managed high-volume drafting tasks independently, consistently meeting sharp deadlines. Maintained strong quality control and adherence to project standards.