Kitchen Designer All Rounder

Redstone Kitchens; Howick; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Kitchens in Auckland is seeking a hands-on Designer with leadership ambitions to guide projects from design through to manufacture. You will work closely with clients, suppliers and our Manufacturing team to deliver practical cabinetry solutions.

The role involves coordinating with builders and project managers, managing multiple projects and ensuring accurate measurements and production-ready details. A collaborative, growing East Tamaki business offers a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, or cabinetry business.
• Confidence in dealing with customers and strong problem solving.
• Experience using Design Software.
• Good knowledge of cabinetry construction, materials and hardware.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A practical approach to design and an understanding of how cabinetry is manufactured and installed.
• Strong English skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with builders, developers and project managers with orders and schedules.
• Introduce and follow up on Sale Leads.
• Co-ordinate schedules with manufacturing, installers and deliveries.
• Responding to queries, and co‑ordinating timely solutions.
• Assisting with site measurements and checking dimensions prior to production.
• Working closely with our manufacturing team to ensure designs can be produced efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinating projects and helping ensure jobs progress smoothly from design through to manufacture.

Skills

Client communication

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Design software

Job description

This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will be involved in projects from initial design through to production. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers and our manufacturing team to deliver practical, well‑designed cabinetry solutions. This role will be working closely with the Owner to cover all aspects of the business. This role is for that Designer looking for the next step in a management / supervisory role.

Key responsibilities

Communicating with builders, developers and project managers with orders and schedules

Introduce and follow up on Sale Leads

Co‑ordinate schedules with manufacturing, installers and deliveries

Responding to queries, and co‑ordinating timely solutions

Assisting with site measurements and checking dimensions prior to production

Working closely with our manufacturing team to ensure designs can be produced efficiently and accurately

Coordinating projects and helping ensure jobs progress smoothly from design through to manufacture

About you

Previous experience in a kitchen, or cabinetry business

Confidence in dealing with customers and strong ability to problem solve

Experience using Design Software

Good knowledge of cabinetry construction, materials and hardware

Strong communication and customer service skills

The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

A practical approach to design and an understanding of how cabinetry is manufactured and installed

Strong English Skills, both written and verbal

About us

Redstone Kitchens is a cabinetry manufacturer based in East Tamaki, Auckland. We design and manufacture quality kitchens and cabinetry for residential homes, renovations and a range of commercial projects, including childcare centres and retirement living.

A friendly and supportive working environment

A varied role with a good mix of residential and commercial projects

The opportunity to be involved in projects from design through to manufacture

A stable role within a growing East Tamaki business