Kitchen Designer

Axon Moore; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Axon Moore is seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer to join a premier Preston showroom, focusing on design excellence and bespoke kitchen concepts. You’ll transform client ideas into practical, premium designs with detailed layouts and specifications.

You will work closely with a seasoned kitchen sales team, bringing creativity and technical know-how to life while maintaining high standards of quality and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' interior design experience, preferably kitchen design.
• Strong eye for detail, proportions, materials and spatial planning.
• Good technical understanding of kitchen design, cabinetry and layouts.
• Experience using professional kitchen design software; Winner is a plus.
• Ability to translate customer briefs into practical designs.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring, bespoke kitchen designs tailored to client requirements, lifestyles and budgets.
• Collaborate with the kitchen sales team to understand briefs and translate ideas into designs.
• Produce accurate kitchen plans, layouts and technical drawings.
• Apply knowledge of configurations, cabinetry, appliances, dimensions, and specs.
• Balance creativity with practicality for install-ready designs.
• Refine designs based on client feedback and project changes.
• Advise on layouts, materials and finishes to help visualise the finished kitchen.
• Maintain high attention to detail throughout the design process.
• Support the wider team to deliver a first-class customer experience.

Skills

Interior design

Creative flair

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Winner software

Job description

Kitchen Designer

Premium Kitchens | Design-Led Role | Preston

The Opportunity

Axon Moore is working with a highly regarded premium interiors business to recruit an experienced Kitchen Designer to join its established showroom team in Preston.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and technically accomplished designer who is passionate about producing exceptional kitchen designs and wants to focus on the design process rather than traditional sales.

Working in partnership with an experienced kitchen sales team, you will take customers' initial ideas and aspirations and transform them into beautifully considered, practical and technically detailed kitchen designs. You'll have the opportunity to work with premium products, quality materials and finishes, creating bespoke spaces that combine outstanding aesthetics with everyday functionality.

This is very much a design-focused position. You won't be expected to generate sales or manage the commercial side of the customer journey. Instead, you'll be able to concentrate on your strengths: understanding a customer's vision, developing creative solutions and bringing exceptional kitchen designs to life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating inspiring, bespoke kitchen designs tailored to individual customer requirements, lifestyles and budgets.
• Working closely with the kitchen sales team to understand customer briefs and translate ideas into effective design solutions.
• Producing accurate and detailed kitchen plans, layouts and technical drawings.
• Applying your knowledge of kitchen configurations, cabinetry, appliances, dimensions and technical specifications.
• Balancing creativity with practicality to ensure designs are both visually impressive and suitable for installation.
• Developing and refining designs in response to customer feedback and changing project requirements.
• Advising on layouts, materials, finishes and design considerations to help customers visualise their finished kitchen.
• Maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy throughout the design process.
• Supporting the wider team in delivering a first-class customer experience.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with designers who have a strong background in interior design and a genuine passion for kitchens.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• At least five years' interior design experience, preferably within kitchen design or a closely related interiors environment.
• A natural creative flair and a strong eye for detail, proportion, colour, materials and spatial planning.
• A good technical understanding of kitchen design, including cabinetry, appliances, measurements and layouts.
• Experience using professional kitchen design software. Knowledge of Winner software would be particularly advantageous.
• The ability to interpret customer requirements and turn initial concepts into well-considered, practical designs.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present and explain design concepts clearly.
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wider team.
• A genuine appreciation for quality, craftsmanship and premium interiors.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• A genuinely design-led position where your creativity and technical expertise are the priority.
• The opportunity to work with an impressive range of premium kitchen products, materials and finishes.
• No traditional sales targets or responsibility for closing sales.
• A collaborative environment working alongside an established kitchen sales team.
• The opportunity to create beautiful, bespoke kitchens and see your designs brought to life.
• A showroom environment where quality, design and customer experience are at the heart of the business.

The Package & Working Arrangements

• Location: Premium showroom based in Preston.
• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro-rata depending on hours.
• Working pattern: Full-time or part-time considered.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm.
• Holiday: 28 days per annum, including bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Additional benefits: Staff discount and free on-site parking.
• Working arrangement: Fully showroom-based. Hybrid working is not available.

Is This the Right Role for You?

Pperhaps you're an experienced Kitchen Designer who loves the creative and technical side of the role but would prefer to step away from the pressure of sales targets. Alternatively, you could be an Interior Designer looking to specialise further in premium kitchen design.

Either way, if you have the experience, technical knowledge and creative eye to turn customers' ideas into exceptional spaces, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.