RM Interior Concepts is seeking a talented, organized, and motivated Assistant Kitchen & Bath Designer to join our growing residential design firm.
We are a concept-to-completion design firm, involved in every stage of a project from initial space planning and design development through selections, cabinetry, ordering, coordination, installation, and final completion.
This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who is passionate about kitchen and bath design and interested in becoming an integral part of a small, highly involved design practice. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Owner/Lead Designer and support projects from initial concept through completion.
We are looking for someone who combines strong design sensibility with excellent organization, communication, and follow-through. This role has the potential to grow into a key position within the firm, with increasing responsibility and project ownership over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with kitchen, bath, laundry, mudroom, bar, and other residential design projects
- Support projects from concept through completion
- Create and revise floor plans, elevations, cabinetry layouts, and design presentations
- Prepare specifications, material selections, and project documentation
- Assist with cabinetry quoting, ordering, and order review
- Source plumbing, lighting, hardware, countertops, tile, and related materials
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
- Track orders, deliveries, project details, and follow-up items
- Attend client meetings and site visits as needed
- Maintain organized project files, pricing, selections, and schedules
- Support the Lead Designer in managing multiple active projects simultaneously
Ideal Candidate
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Professional, polished, and confident in client and vendor communication
- Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently
- Strong time-management and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative and willing to take ownership of responsibilities
- Interested in long-term growth within the kitchen and bath industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous kitchen and bath design experience
- Experience with cabinetry design and specifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience with 2020 Design or similar kitchen design software
- Familiarity with residential construction and renovation
Position Details
- Full-time
- In-office position in Nanuet, NY
- Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Benefits are not currently offered
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in the entire design process, from concept to completion, while working closely with an experienced designer and growing into a meaningful long-term role within RM Interior Concepts.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant work experience in the kitchen and bath sector
- Proficiency in 2020 design is a must
- Highly motivated, dependable, with strong work ethic
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Strong time management skills
- Knowledge of social media a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead designer with the design process including creating proposals, the initial layout, product selections, and the final implementation
- Going to client meetings, keeping notes, and assisting in new measures
- Accurate translation of rough measures into working designs
- Create detailed kitchen and bathroom designs using 20/20
- Manage Houzz Pro account
- Create job site folders with layouts for cabinetry, tile and construction
- Assist in managing the projects, communicating regularly with clients, team and contractors
- Track and check on orders to ensure they arrive on time for projects
- Revises quotes or drawings as customers’ wants, and needs are assessed
- Concept, mood board, and design and research for new projects
- Manage social media channels (Instagram, Facebook)