Kitchen and Interior Designer - LivSpace Wellington

CARTERS; Porirua; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

7.5% Benefits package incl. Superann &

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Supportive, diverse team

Buying privileges across Carters

Job summary

LivSpace in Wellington (Porirua) seeks an experienced Kitchen/Interior Designer to create bespoke kitchens, laundries and interiors for CARTERS' trade partners and homeowners. You will design with CAD programs, advise clients and collaborate with Account Managers to convert concepts into production-ready plans.

The ideal candidate has proven kitchen/interior design experience, knowledge of NZ standards, strong client relationships and a collaborative, time‑minded approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen and interior design.
• Knowledge of NZ kitchen design standards and building legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Organised, detailed with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to design kitchens and interiors tailored to their needs.
• Create functional, innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Prepare detailed plans, select materials and finishes per client preferences.
• Work with Project Manager to convert consultations into sales and meet targets.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing for design execution.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience from design to install.

Skills

Kitchen design

Interior design

Client relationships

Time management

Detail oriented

Tools

Winner

IX design

Job description

Are you an experienced Kitchen and Interior Designer who is passionate about design and delivering outstanding customer care?

LivSpace is a national interiors supply and installation business delivering end-to-end solutions to the residential and construction sector. LivSpace is part of Carters Building Supplies - New Zealand's leading trade supplier with over 150 years of industry trust.

LivSpace's Wellington design team based in Porirua is seeking an experienced Kitchen/Interior Designer to create custom-made kitchens, laundries, wardrobes and other tailored interior spaces for CARTERS' trade building partners, Group Home customers and homeowners.

Our designers collaborate with CARTERS' Account Managers who have established relationships and connections across our national branch network. As a designer you will work closely with customers to understand their preferences and requirements to design and generate bespoke kitchen and interior designs for pricing and production.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Kitchen and Interior Design, who is proficient in computer aided design programmes and has experience designing kitchens across a wide price range.In return LivSpace is offering a very competitive starting salary and a collaborative and supportive working environment.

The key functions for this role includes:

• Working closely with clients to understand their requirements and preferences to design kitchens and interior spaces tailored to their needs
• Creating functional designs that are both innovative and aesthetically pleasing
• Prepare detailed plans and specifications, select materials and finishes that are appropriate for the application and client preferences
• Working with the Project Manager to convert consultations into sales, meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Working with suppliers and the manufacturing team to ensure successful execution of designs
• Deliver an outstanding client experience, ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the design to install process

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in kitchen/interior design
• Competent user of design software - ideally proficient in Winner and IX design
• Knowledge of NZ kitchen design standards and building legislation
• Technically capable, understands products and installation
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Organised, detailed with exceptional time management, multitasking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• 7.5% Benefits Package, includes Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life & Disability Insurance
• We also pay for your Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
• Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
• Buying privileges across all Carters stores