Lead Kitchen Designer: Own the Client Journey

Wackrow's Joinery; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke kitchens

Client relationships ownership

High-end projects

Supportive team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Wackrow's Joinery in Cambridge, North Island, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer to lead the client journey from enquiry through to confirmed project. You’ll craft beautiful, functional kitchen spaces, guide clients through materials and finishes, and build lasting relationships with valued clients and designers.

The role combines design, sales and project leadership, with an emphasis on bespoke solutions and exceptional client experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen design or related interior design role.
• Strong kitchen planning and spatial design skills.
• Proficiency in kitchen design/CAD software.
• Good understanding of cabinetry, materials, finishes and hardware.
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence preparing quotes and discussing pricing.
• Strong sales skills and ability to convert enquiries into projects.
• Ability to develop long-term relationships with key and repeat clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client journey from initial enquiry through to confirmed project.
• Meet with clients to understand needs, lifestyle, style and budget.
• Develop creative and functional kitchen layouts and design concepts.
• Apply spatial planning and ergonomic principles to designs.
• Guide clients through materials, finishes, hardware and other design choices.
• Conduct site visits and measurements where required.
• Prepare and present design proposals, quotes and cost estimates.
• Follow up enquiries and convert opportunities into confirmed projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key and repeat clients.
• Work closely with Factory Manager to ensure smooth handover.

Skills

Kitchen design

Interior design

CAD software

Materials & finishes

Sales skills

Client relations

Attention to detail

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Wackrow's Joinery in Cambridge, North Island, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer to lead the client journey from enquiry through to confirmed project. You’ll craft beautiful, functional kitchen spaces, guide clients through materials and finishes, and build lasting relationships with valued clients and designers.

The role combines design, sales and project leadership, with an emphasis on bespoke solutions and exceptional client experience.