Kitchen Designer

Carters; Porirua; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Benefits package

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Promotional opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

LivSpace, part of Carters Building Supplies, is seeking an experienced Kitchen/Interior Designer to create bespoke kitchens, laundries and other interior spaces from Porirua, Wellington. You will design for CARTERS' trade partners and homeowners, delivering tailored solutions from concept to install.

You should be proficient in CAD programs, familiar with NZ kitchen standards, and able to manage multiple projects with strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in Kitchen and Interior Design.
• Familiar with NZ kitchen design standards.
• Ability to design across a wide price range.

Responsibilities

• Design kitchens and interior spaces tailored to client needs.
• Prepare detailed plans and specifications with materials and finishes.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to convert consultations into sales.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to execute designs.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience from design to install.

Skills

Competent design software

Customer relationships

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.

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:

• Competent user of design software - ideally proficient in Winner - experience with IX design would be a bonus
• 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