Design Coordinator

Kitchen Architecture; Oxford, Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kitchen Architecture Design School

bulthaup induction programme inGermany

On-the-job training

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Kitchen Architecture is hiring two Design Coordinators for our Oxford and Wilmslow Design Centres. You will support Design Managers, develop kitchen and living space proposals, and coordinate project details from the initial design stages through to completion.

The role requires CAD proficiency, proven design ability, and strong communication with clients. You’ll travel between centres, work with the Appliance Manager, and help maintain showroom displays and marketing materials, while learning

Qualifications

• Proven design ability through education or experience.
• CAD experience to a daily operational level.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Confident dealing with clients and representing the brand.
• Excellent customer service and client-experience focus.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Team player with can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willing to travel to other Design Centres as required.
• Previous kitchen industry experience preferred.
• Ambitious with potential to become Design Manager.
• Training in Design Principles, Design School, and bulthaup induction.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to prepare kitchen and living space design proposals for client presentations.
• Prepare detailed design plans from initial stages through sign-off.
• Support Design Managers to meet and exceed the client brief.
• Prepare presentations, technical information, brochures, imagery, and colour schemes.
• Build knowledge of products, materials, and design principles.
• Coordinate with Appliance Manager for ordering, warehousing, and delivery.
• Ensure materials and appliances are ordered and delivered as required.
• Prepare detailed fitting packs and provide technical information.
• Record orders and project information on sales systems.
• Support post-installation snagging and small items.
• Liaise with Teddy Edwards workshop during production and development.
• Compile case studies and photography for PR and website.
• Support marketing with artwork, CPDs, events, and trade fairs.
• Maintain CRM details and assist with client inquiries.
• Keep showroom displays neat reflecting our brand and client experience.
• Restock showroom displays and branded materials.

Skills

CAD experience

Design ability

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Design qualification or relevant experience

Job description

We're hiring two Design Coordinators — one based in Oxford and one in Wilmslow.

Kitchen Architecture designs kitchens and whole homes around the way people actually live.

Since 2002, we have worked from Design Centres in Oxford, Putney, Primrose Hill and Cheshire, with a focus on creating kitchens with soul and enriching the lives of those who fill them.

We are looking for two Design Coordinators to join our team: one based at our Cheshire Design Centre in Wilmslow, and the other at our Oxford Design Centre. Both will support our Design Managers across the design and delivery of client projects.

Design Coordinators are an integral part of our sales, design and marketing function. Working closely with our Design Managers, you will help develop kitchen and living space proposals, coordinate the detail behind each project and support the team from the initial design stages through to project completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Using CAD to prepare kitchen and indoor and outdoor living space design proposals for client presentations.
• Preparing detailed design plans from the initial stages through to sign-off.
• Supporting Design Managers to ensure the client brief is met and expectations are exceeded.
• Preparing presentations, technical information, brochures, case-study imagery, samples and suggested colour schemes.
• Building extensive knowledge of our products, materials and design principles.
• Working closely with the Appliance Manager to understand appliance ordering, warehousing and delivery requirements.
• Coordinating with the Design Manager and Appliance Manager to ensure project materials and appliances are ordered, warehoused and delivered when required.
• Preparing detailed fitting packs for our fitting teams and providing technical information and assistance where required.
• Ensuring orders and project information are accurately recorded on our sales order processing and administration systems.
• Supporting the team with post-installation requirements, including snagging and small items.
• Liaising with our Teddy Edwards workshop throughout the production and development of furniture where required.
• Compiling case studies and photography for PR and the website.
• Supporting the marketing team with artwork, digital and website updates, CPDs, client events and trade fairs.
• Maintaining CRM contact details and assisting with general client and telephone enquiries.
• Helping to ensure the showroom is kept immaculate and consistently reflects the Kitchen Architecture brand and client experience.
• Maintaining and restocking showroom displays, samples, accessories, product books, brochures and branded materials.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven design ability, through education or previous work experience.
• Has CAD experience to a daily operational level.
• Is an effective written and verbal communicator with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Is confident dealing with clients and representing the Kitchen Architecture brand.
• Has excellent customer service skills and is committed to adding to the client experience.
• Can confidently manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Is a strong team player with a can-do attitude and a willingness to help and learn.
• Is willing to travel to our other Design Centres when required.
• Has previous kitchen industry experience, which is preferred.
• Is ambitious and has the potential to develop into a Kitchen Architecture Design Manager.
• You'll receive training in Kitchen Architecture's design principles alongside on-the-job training from our experienced team.
• The role also includes our Kitchen Architecture Design School and the bulthaup induction programme in Germany.

What we offer

Location: Oxford and Wilmslow, Cheshire (one position at each centre)

Annual leave: 21 days

Pension: Company pension scheme

Training: Kitchen Architecture Design School, bulthaup induction programme in Germany and on-the-job training