Kitchen Designer

Carters; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

7.5% Benefits package incl. Superannu.

Southern Cross health insurance

Training, development and coaching

Promotional opportunities

Store buying privileges

Job summary

LivSpace, part of Carters Building Supplies, is expanding its design team in Hamilton or Tauranga. We seek an experienced Kitchen/Interior Designer to create custom kitchens, laundries, wardrobes and interiors for trade partners and homeowners.

You will collaborate with Account Managers and customers to understand preferences, deliver bespoke designs, and support pricing and production. The ideal candidate has experience in Kitchen and Interior Design, is proficient in CAD programs, and can

Qualifications

• Competent user of design software, with strong CAD skills.
• Knowledge of NZ kitchen design standards and building legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to design kitchens and interiors that suit their needs.
• Create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Prepare detailed plans, materials, and finishes selections.
• Work with Project Manager to convert consultations into sales and meet targets.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing team to ensure design execution.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience from design to installation.

Skills

Winner

IX Design

Client relations

Time management

Tools

Winner

IX Design

Job description

Are you an experienced Kitchen and Interior Designer who is passionate about design and delivering outstanding customer care?
LivSpaceis a national interiors supply and installation business delivering end-to-end solutions to the residential and construction sector. LivSpace is part ofCarters Building Supplies- New Zealand's leading trade supplier with over 150 years of industry trust.

Due to growing business demand, LivSpace is expanding its design team and is seeking an experienced Kitchen/Interior Designer to be based in Hamilton or Tauranga. You will 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 branch networkand 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 where you are recognised for the work you've achieved.

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 and Experience:

• 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 and 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

If this sounds like you, we'd be keen to hear from you.