Kitchen Designer

Anderson Joinery; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Joinery in Ashburton, South Island, is looking for a design-focused specialist to own projects from client conversations through design, estimating and coordination to production and installation.

You will work with homeowners, builders, architects and interior designers on kitchens and other joinery, reading architectural drawings and producing 3D designs, drawings and specifications for production.

Qualifications

• Strong kitchen, cabinetry, joinery or interior design capability.
• High technical competency and attention to detail.
• Understanding of how cabinetry and joinery are manufactured and installed.
• Confidence using Cabinet Vision; experience with Vortex and Monday.com.
• Strong client communication and listening skills.
• Ability to translate client needs into practical design.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and plans.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand lifestyle, requirements and budget.
• Conduct site visits and measure-ups as required.
• Develop functional, practical and visually strong kitchen and joinery designs.
• Produce accurate drawings, plans, elevations, specifications and 3D designs.
• Develop designs from concept to approved production documentation.
• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations.
• Manage client approvals, selections, variations and design changes.
• Coordinate supplier requirements, pricing, availability and lead times.
• Work closely with the workshop team to ensure designs are manufacturable.

Skills

Kitchen design

Joinery design

Cabinetry design

Client communication

Tools

Cabinet Vision

Vortex

Monday.com

Job description

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Anderson Joinery – Ashburton, South Island

You'll take ownership of your projects from the initial client conversation through design, estimating and project coordination to liaising with suppliers and preparing the project for production and installation. You'll work with a variety of clients and industry professionals, including homeowners, builders, architects and interior designers. Projects include both new builds and renovations, with kitchens making up the majority of the work alongside other residential joinery.

Key responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand their lifestyle, functional requirements, design preferences and budget.
• Conduct site visits and accurate measure-ups where required.
• Develop functional, practical and visually strong kitchen and joinery designs.
• Produce accurate drawings, plans, elevations, specifications and 3D designs as required.
• Develop designs from concept through to approved production documentation.
• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations.
• Manage client approvals, selections, variations and design changes.
• Coordinate supplier requirements, pricing, availability and lead times.
• Work closely with the workshop team to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture.
• Communicate clearly with clients, suppliers and other project stakeholders.

About you

• Strong kitchen, cabinetry, joinery or interior design capability.
• High technical competency and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of how cabinetry and joinery are manufactured and installed.
• Confidence using Cabinet Vision.
• Experience with Vortex and Monday.com.
• Strong client communication and listening skills.
• The ability to understand what a client actually needs and translate that into a practical design.
• The ability to read and work with architectural drawings and plans.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with the workshop and wider team.

About us

• Anderson Joinery is a locally owned Ashburton business with almost 30 years of experience in quality bespoke joinery. We've continued to evolve with the latest trends and technologies, while maintaining our focus on quality workmanship and customer service. Our projects are manufactured at our Ashburton facility using top-of-the-line equipment and professionally installed by our own team.
• Almost 30 years of local industry experience.
• Quality, bespoke kitchen and joinery projects.
• A variety of new build and renovation work.
• Modern equipment and technology.
• A good working environment.
• The satisfaction of seeing your designs become real, high-quality finished products.