Part Time Kitchen Designer

CCS Building Group; Erie, Meadville (Erie County, Crawford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Building Group is seeking a cabinetry design professional to support project managers and interior design team in planning kitchens, managing orders, and providing updates on in-process jobs.

The role requires hands-on experience with cabinetry design, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers. ProKitchen or AutoCAD proficiency is a plus, and a willingness to learn evolving software is appreciated.

Qualifications

• 3 years in cabinetry design is required.
• 2020 Kitchen Design is required.
• Frameless cabinets knowledge is important.
• ProKitchen or AutoCAD proficiency is a plus; willingness to learn new software.
• Proven skills and successes in design, construction, leadership, and sales.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Face-to-face experience negotiating with clients and problem solving.
• Experience managing orders and accounts with cabinetry manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and cost quotes to project team for delivery to customer.
• Measure existing spaces to verify dimensions before ordering cabinetry.
• Kitchen design fundamentals including layout, appliances, plumbing, electrical and ventilation.
• Kitchen design aesthetic including cabinet styles, hardware, countertops, backsplashes, appliances, plumbing, fixtures, flooring, and colors.
• Assemble specifications for the kitchen materials.
• Work under the direction of the project manager or interior designer.

Skills

Cabinetry design

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Sales

Leadership

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Tools

ProKitchen

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Purpose

To work on behalf of the company, and in collaboration with Project Managers and the Interior Design Team to, design kitchen plans, manage orders and provide updates to the team on current and in process orders.

Job Duties

• Detailed knowledge of various cabinet manufactures lines and product offerings.
• Prepare drawings and cost quotes to project team for delivery to customer.
• Measure existing spaces to verify dimensions before ordering cabinetry.
• Kitchen design fundamentals including layout, appliances, plumbing, electrical and ventilation.
• Kitchen design aesthetic including cabinet styles, hardware, countertops, back slashes, appliances, plumbing, fixtures, flooring, and colors.
• Assemble specifications for the kitchen materials.
• Work under the direction of the project manager or interior designer

Skills / Qualifications

• 3 years in cabinetry design is required.
• 2020 Kitchen Design is required.
• Frameless Cabinets knowledge is important.
• ProKitchen, or AutoCAD proficiency is a plus. Willingness to learn new software as the industry evolves.
• Proven skills and successes related to design, construction, leadership, and sales.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Face to face experience in negotiating and problem solving with clients.
• Ability to establish early rapport and trust with new prospects.
• Experience managing orders and accounts with cabinetry manufacturers.
• Outgoing and motivating personality.
• Experienced in Excel and Word
• A college degree is a plus but not required.
• Interior or architectural design experience is a plus but not required.