Kitchen Designer

Professional Technical Ltd; Hawton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project ownership of design projects

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd is seeking a talented Kitchen Designer in the Burton-on-Trent area to transform clients’ visions into functional, aesthetically pleasing layouts. You will balance client requirements, budget goals, and design features while coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers.

You will use CAD tools such as SketchUp to create precise plans, present concepts, and drive premium material upsells.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, retail showroom, or interior design environments.
• Proficiency in CAD programmes to produce detailed design plans.
• Sales ability to upsell premium materials and services.
• Strong written and spoken English; excellent design management skills.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the client pipeline: determine requirements, preferences and budgets.
• Prepare designs & specifications using CAD tools like SketchUp.
• Manage client relationships: present concepts and explain options.
• Drive sales and upsell premium materials and services.
• Collaborate with suppliers on brand displays and merchandising.
• Monitor documentation: maintain records of interactions and revisions.

Skills

Client collaboration

Creative design

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

SketchUp

Winner

Virtual Worlds

Job description

Kitchen Designer

Location: Burton-on-Trent area

The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and creative Kitchen Designer to join our fast-growing independent interior specialist team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on design precision and wants to take hands‑on ownership of creating functional, aesthetically pleasing kitchen layouts that bring clients' visions to life. You will spend your days balancing client requirements and budget goals with innovative product features and design layouts. In this role, you will be the vital link between our clients and internal teams from initial concept to final project completion. Working at the forefront of residential interior design as a Kitchen Designer, you will ensure exceptional customer service is delivered while managing timelines and coordinating smoothly with external suppliers.

What You Will Do Day-to-Day

• Own the client pipeline: Collaborate closely with clients to determine their specific requirements, preferences, and budgets for kitchen projects.
• Prepare designs & specifications: Develop innovative and practical kitchen layouts utilising specialised design programmes such as SketchUp.
• Manage client relationships: Present design concepts clearly and effectively, explaining features, materials, layout options, and colour schemes.
• Drive sales & upselling: Highlight the benefits of premium materials or custom features to naturally upsell additional products and services.
• Collaborate on brand displays: Coordinate with suppliers, manage project timelines, and organise the merchandising aspects of our interior displays.
• Monitor technical documentation: Maintain highly organised records of client interactions, design revisions, and exact project specifications to ensure perfect execution.

About You

You are a creative, process-driven professional with a high attention to detail and an exceptional eye for kitchen space planning. To succeed as our new Kitchen Designer, you must thrive in a customer-facing environment, bring excellent communication skills, and have the following to your name:

• Industry experience: Proven design experience within a kitchen, retail showroom, or interior design environment.
• Technical software know-how: Proficiency in Winner, Virtual Worlds, or relevant CAD programmes to produce detailed and accurate design plans.
• Sales capability: Strong experience or comfort with upselling products and premium services within a retail or consultative design environment.
• Organisational foundation: Excellent written and spoken English skills, strong attention to detail in design management, and basic maths skills for precise measurements and budgeting.
• Desirable extras: Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

When you settle into the role, success as a Kitchen Designer will mean seamlessly translating a client's brief into a stunning, executable design with zero disruption to project timelines. You will become a trusted advisor to our clients and internal teams, ensuring our display areas remain immaculate, design options are optimised, and every project is delivered to the highest standard of customer satisfaction.

What We Offer

• Competitive package: A rewarding salary tailored to your design experience.
• Creative project impact: The chance to take full ownership of beautiful, high-performance design projects that directly transform clients' homes.
• Growth and development: Deep exposure to premium, cutting-edge materials and innovative design techniques within a supportive, dynamic team environment.