Kitchen Designer

NKBA; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus commission on sales

Performance bonus

On-site showroom

Job summary

MJ Martin Design in Old Saybrook, CT is seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer to lead custom and semi-custom projects from first meeting through installation. This showroom-based role combines design, sales and project management to deliver high-quality kitchens.

You will measure sites, create floor plans and 3D renderings, guide clients through finishes, prepare quotes and ensure orders are accurate from design to delivery, collaborating with our Connecticut workshop and partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and selling residential kitchens with custom and semi-custom cabinet lines.
• Proficiency in 2020 Design, AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Cabinet Vision or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of cabinet construction, materials, finishes and installation.
• Understanding electrical and plumbing implications for layouts.
• Ability to estimate, quote and close sales.
• Accurate measurements and order entry.
• Clear communication with homeowners, contractors and installers.
• Organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients in showroom or homes to define scope, style, function and budget.
• Take accurate field measurements and verify site conditions.
• Produce floor plans, elevations, 3D renderings and specifications.
• Guide clients through door styles, finishes and hardware.
• Prepare estimates, quotes and proposals; present designs and close contracts.
• Place cabinet orders and verify acknowledgments against designs.
• Coordinate with workshop, manufacturers, contractors and installers through installation.
• Handle revisions, change orders and site issues through final walkthrough.
• Follow up on leads and build referral relationships with builders, remodelers and architects.
• Keep project files, pricing and client records current.

Skills

Kitchen design expertise

Client-facing sales

Estimating & quotes

Project management

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Portfolio of kitchens

Education

Degree in interior design or related field

NKBA certification (AKBD/CKBD)

Tools

2020 Design

AutoCAD

Chief Architect

Cabinet Vision

Job description

# Kitchen Designer at MJ Martin DesignOld Saybrook, CT · Full-time## Job DescriptionAbout the roleMJ Martin Design is hiring an experienced Kitchen Designer to lead custom and semi-custom kitchen projects from first meeting through installation. The role is based at our showroom at 851 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook, CT.We design every project in-house and build cabinetry in our Connecticut workshop and through manufacturing partners, including Mouser Cabinetry. This is a design and sales role: the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, sale, client relationship, and the accuracy of every order.Responsibilities• Meet clients in the showroom and in their homes to define scope, style, function and budget• Take accurate field measurements and verify site conditions• Produce floor plans, elevations, 3D renderings and specifications for custom and semi-custom cabinetry• Guide clients through door styles, finishes, hardware, storage and accessories• Prepare estimates, quotes and proposals; present designs and close contracts• Place cabinet orders through manufacturer ordering portals and check every acknowledgment against the design• Coordinate with our workshop, manufacturers, contractors and installers through installation• Handle revisions, change orders and site issues through the final walkthrough• Follow up on leads and build referral relationships with builders, remodelers and architects• Keep project files, pricing and client records currentRequirements• 5+ years designing and selling residential kitchens with custom and semi-custom cabinet lines• Proficiency in 2020 Design, AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Cabinet Vision or similar kitchen design software• Strong knowledge of cabinet construction, materials, finishes and installation• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing requirements and how they affect a layout• Proven ability to estimate, quote and close• Accurate measuring and order entry• Clear, confident communication with homeowners, contractors and installers• Organized and detail-oriented, able to run several projects at once• Portfolio of completed kitchens requiredPreferred but not required• Cabinet Vision experience (we will train the right candidate if needed)• NKBA certification (AKBD or CKBD)• Experience with Mouser Cabinetry or other custom cabinetry lines• Bath, built-in and furniture design experience• Degree in interior design or a related fieldSchedule and pay• Full-time, in person at the Old Saybrook showroom, with site visits along the shoreline and Central Connecticut• Showroom hours: Monday–Friday 10am–4pm, Saturday 9am–12pm• Pay: Salary plus commission on sales and bonusSkillsCustom Kitchen CabinetsDraftingKitchen DesignProject Management3D Models and RenderingsInterior DesignCustom CabinetsFloor PlansCustom PantriesExperienceMid-SeniorDirectorAssociateJob TypeFull-timeLocationOld Saybrook, CTPosted1 day ago