Senior Designer

Consolidated Supply Co Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CKF is seeking a Senior Designer to generate advanced kitchen and closet designs and translate visions into workable solutions. The role requires 5+ years of design experience in kitchens/closets and proficiency with 2020 and Studio software.

You will handle bids, create plans, and present solutions in a showroom setting. The position supports customers from home builders to homeowners, coordinating measurements, orders, and design revisions while ensuring accuracy and top-tier service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in kitchen or closet design.
• Advanced knowledge of 2020 design software.
• Ability to read and scale residential and commercial blueprints.
• Strong multitasking and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive new bid requests from home builders, remodeling contractors, and homeowners to send to Administrative Assistant for entry into company system(s).
• Complete complex cabinet or closet designs using 2020 or Studio software.
• Complete complex countertop quotes using CKF Pro.
• Schedule appointments and assist customers independently with design selections and showroom visits.
• Overcome and troubleshoot client objections to budget and/or design.
• Prepare plans for jobsite measure and revise plans to accurately reflect final measurements to ensure product fit, which may include visiting jobsites to do field measures.
• Complete orders with minimal errors and submit through appropriate ordering system(s).
• Verify product acknowledgements with other Senior Designers or the Design Center Manager to ensure order accuracy.
• Apply advanced customer service skills when interacting with customers via phone, email, or on the showroom floor and providing exceptional service to customers.

Skills

Kitchen design

Closet design

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in Interior Design

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

2020 Design software

Studio software

CKF Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1923, CKF has grown and evolved right along with the ever-changing kitchen design trends. At CKF we are committed to providing quality kitchen design and personalized customer service all in a uniquely designed home-like atmosphere. Here you'll find a huge selection of quality stone countertops, cabinets, & organizational systems.CKF currently has locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, and Kansas City. You will find employees who are committed and passionate about what they do. We are a culture committed to providing the highest level of customer service as well as a great environment for our employees to work.As a company, we are committed to providing top brand name products at competitive prices with an experienced, knowledgeable sales and support staff.The Senior Designer position is responsible for generating advanced creative designs and channeling visions into workable solutions.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Receive new bid requests from home builders, remodeling contractors, and homeowners to send to Administrative Assistant for entry into company system(s).Complete complex cabinet or closet designs using 2020 or Studio software.Complete complex countertop quotes using CKF Pro.Schedule appointments and assist customers independently with design selections and showroom visits. Overcome and troubleshoot client objections to budget and/or design.Prepare plans for jobsite measure and revise plans to accurately reflect final measurements to ensure product fit, which may include visiting jobsites to do field measures.Complete orders with minimal errors and submit through appropriate ordering system(s).Verify product acknowledgements with other Senior Designers or the Design Center Manager to ensure order accuracy.Apply advanced customer service skills when interacting with customers via phone, email, or on the showroom floor and providing exceptional service to customers.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds.Required Education and Experience5+ years of design experience in kitchen or closet design.Advanced knowledge of 2020 design software.Ability to read and scale residential and commercial blueprints.Ability to multi-task and deal with a multitude of interactions both internally and external to the company.Strong attention to detail.Valid drivers license and clean driving record.Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.Associates or Bachelors degree in Interior Design or related field.AAP/EEO StatementCKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Pre-employment drug and background testing is mandatory for all positions within CKF. This employer participates in E-Verify.