Post-Sale Design Drafter & Project Coordinator

Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Mileage and expense reimbursement

Pension plan provided after 90 days

Job summary

Kitchen Tune-Up is seeking a Design Drafter & Project Coordinator to transform post-sale sketches into photorealistic renderings and precise technical specs. You will bridge the gap between sales, clients, vendors, and installers, ensuring flawless execution and clear communication throughout the remodel.

You will produce detailed floor plans and installation packets, verify measurements, and support municipal permitting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen and bath drafting, rendering, estimating, or project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Visual Renderings & Technical Drafting: produce photorealistic 3D renderings and ensure exact clearances and functional flow.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: translate designs into vendor order sheets and manage codes and backorders.
• Installation Coordination & Support: create installation packets, assist with permits and act as technical liaison on-site.
• Post-Sale Client Experience: conduct design reviews, maintain weekly client updates, and track material shipments.

Skills

Design drafting

3D renderings

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Tools

20/20 Design

ProKitchen

Chief Architect

Job description

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Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

Reports To: Sales Project Manager

About Us

We are a premier, locally owned Kitchen and Bath Tune-Up franchise operating in Northern New Jersey. We specialize in high-ticket, rapid-turnaround custom kitchen and bath remodeling projects ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+, delivering flawless execution and bespoke design. We have built an exceptional reputation in communities like Montclair, Glen Ridge, and West Orange, and our consistent, year-round growth means we need top-tier talent to support our operations.

The Role

Our Sales Consultants are incredibly successful at bringing in new business, and we need a highly organized, detail-obsessed Design Drafter & Project Coordinator to take the baton once the initial sale is made. You will be the crucial bridge between our sales team, our clients, our vendors, and our installation crews. Reporting directly to the Sales Project Manager, you will transform conceptual sales sketches into breathtaking 3D renderings, exact technical specifications, and bulletproof execution packets. If you love creating photorealistic designs, mapping out cabinet modifications, and managing the logistical puzzle of a remodel without the pressure of commission-based prospecting, this is your ideal role.

Core Responsibilities

Visual Renderings & Technical Drafting

• Receive the post-sale handoff from the Design Sales Consultants.
• Produce high-quality, photorealistic 3D renderings that allow homeowners to fully visualize their new space and secure final design sign-off.
• Finalize and refine designs in 20/20 (or similar software) ensuring exact clearances, filler requirements, and functional flow.
• Review and verify field measurements against the proposed design to guarantee perfect fitment before ordering.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Translate approved 20/20 designs into exact vendor order sheets.
• Map custom specifications to specific manufacturer codes (e.g., custom cabinet doors, drawer boxes, millwork, and hardware).
• Place orders, track ETAs, and proactively manage backorders or shipping delays.

Installation Coordination & Support

• Create comprehensive "Installation Packets" for the field crews, including detailed floor plans, annotated elevations, and complete material checklists.
• Assist the Sales Project Manager with gathering documentation for municipal permits and inspections.
• Act as a technical liaison for the installer if on-site design translation questions arise.

Post-Sale Client Experience

• Conduct design review sessions with clients to present 3D renderings and finalize material selections.
• Maintain weekly contact with the homeowner during the waiting period between the sale and installation.
• Update clients on material shipping statuses and project timelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen and bath drafting, rendering, estimating, or project coordination.
• Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in 20/20 Design software (or equivalent like ProKitchen/Chief Architect) with a strong portfolio of 3D renderings.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of cabinetry nomenclature, catalog reading, construction methods, and building materials.
• Attention to Detail: You measure twice, order once, and spot the missing toe‑kick or crown molding before it becomes a problem on the job site.
• Communication: Professional demeanor with the ability to communicate technical and aesthetic details clearly to both rough‑and‑tumble installers and high‑end residential clients.
• Must have reliable transportation for occasional site visits in the Essex County area.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Performance bonuses based on order accuracy and project profitability
• Pension plan provided after 90 days with employer match
• Mileage and expense reimbursement
• Consistent, year‑round work (no seasonal dips)
• Ongoing training and a supportive, collaborative back‑office environmen

Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Kitchen Tune-Up Uplifts People’s Lives

Kitchen Tune-Up is a kitchen design and remodeling franchise system of committed professionals. Our remodeling experts update, uplift and upgrade kitchens utilizing our 5 Trustpoints to create an experience second to none. Our 5 Core Services include our exclusive 1 Day Wood Restoration Tune-Up, Cabinet Re‑Facing, Redooring, Cabinet Painting, and Custom Cabinets. While the kitchen is the heart of the home, our people are the heart of our company. At Kitchen Tune-Up our people are valued. Each day we work and collaborate to uplift our customers’ homes as well as the lives of our people.

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