Design Manager - Kitchen Cabinetry

QTK FINE CABINETRY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

QTK Fine Cabinetry is a respected manufacturer of residential kitchens, vanities, and millwork, serving clients since 1974. We seek an experienced Design Manager - Kitchen Cabinetry to lead the design department, mentor staff, and drive projects from concept to production.

You will oversee drawings, set quality standards, and coordinate with sales, production, and installers to ensure on-time delivery. Ideal candidates provide strong leadership,良好组织能力 and a proactive problem-solving mindset,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in kitchen cabinetry design.
• Strong knowledge of cabinetry construction methods, materials, hardware, and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience reviewing technical drawings and production-ready designs.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve kitchen cabinetry drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure designs meet company standards, manufacturing requirements, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to designers, drafters, and project staff.
• Resolve design-related issues and answer questions from internal teams.
• Lead, mentor, and support the design team.
• Assign workloads and manage department priorities.
• Monitor team performance and ensure productivity goals are achieved.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Track project schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
• Follow up with team members on outstanding tasks and deliverables.
• Coordinate with sales, production, project managers, and installers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Identify potential delays and proactively implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain design standards and best practices.
• Improve departmental workflows and efficiencies.
• Assist with training and onboarding new design staff.

Skills

Design leadership

Cabinetry design

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Interior Design degree

Architectural Technology degree

Tools

Cabinet Vision

AutoCAD

Mozaik

Microvellum

Job description

QTK Fine Cabinetry is a manufacturer of residential kitchens, vanities and other millwork. Since 1974 QTK has been fusing unique designs with innovative manufacturing to create almost limitless options for our customers.

Check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qtkkitchen/

and our website ww.QTK.ca

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager - Kitchen Cabinetry to lead our design department, provide technical expertise, review project files, and ensure projects move efficiently from concept to production.

This role is ideal for an experienced cabinetry designer who enjoys mentoring others, managing workflow, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Quality Control

• Review and approve kitchen cabinetry drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure designs meet company standards, manufacturing requirements, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to designers, drafters, and project staff.
• Resolve design-related issues and answer questions from internal teams.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and support the design team.
• Assign workloads and manage department priorities.
• Monitor team performance and ensure productivity goals are achieved.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Project Coordination

• Track project schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
• Follow up with team members on outstanding tasks and deliverables.
• Coordinate with sales, production, project managers, and installers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Identify potential delays and proactively implement solutions.

Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain design standards and best practices.
• Improve departmental workflows and efficiencies.
• Assist with training and onboarding new design staff.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in kitchen cabinetry design.
• Strong knowledge of cabinetry construction methods, materials, hardware, and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience reviewing technical drawings and production-ready designs.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience with Cabinet Vision, AutoCAD, Mozaik, Microvellum, or similar cabinetry design software.
• Experience in custom millwork or residential cabinetry environments.
• Post-secondary education in Interior Design, Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Leadership and team development
• Time management and prioritization
• Technical cabinetry knowledge
• Project coordination
• Client-focused mindset
• Strong interpersonal communication

What We Offer

• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the company