Senior Kitchen Designer

Urban Homes - Innovative Design for Kitchen & Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Homes - Innovative Design for Kitchen & Home in New York City seeks a talented designer to manage projects from the initial client consultation through design development, technical drawings, ordering, and installation coordination.

The ideal candidate combines strong design ability with technical knowledge and sales skills, and works directly with homeowners, architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors to deliver luxury, highly functional spaces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen design experience.
• Experience in a major showroom specializing in luxury cabinetry.
• Experience with premium European cabinetry rather than mass-market retailers.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen planning, cabinetry construction, materials, finishes, and installation requirements.
• Experience with European cabinetry systems is highly preferred.
• Experience with high-end residential clients, architects, interior designers, and contractors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Experience with SketchUp, rendering software, or similar design programs is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of appliances, countertops, lighting, plumbing locations, and other cabinetry elements.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and client-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven sales experience in luxury kitchen showrooms is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial client consultation through design development, technical drawings, ordering, and installation coordination.
• Collaborate with homeowners, architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors to realize project goals.
• Present design concepts and selections, and coordinate supplier and fabrication details.

Skills

Strong design ability

Technical knowledge

Sales skills

Presentation & communication

Client-management

Reading architectural drawings

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rendering software

Job description

We are an award-winning New York City kitchen and bath design company founded by a third-generation kitchen specialist with over 20 years of experience. Our team delivers personalized service and innovative design solutions, using premier products and current technology to create highly functional, beautiful spaces. With a state-of-the‑art, easily accessible showroom on the Westside of Manhattan, we provide a one‑stop experience for clients across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. We feature top-quality European and North American kitchen products, including extensive Italian cabinetry and closet systems, and we are the exclusive dealer for Aster Cucine and Wood-Mode custom kitchen cabinets. Our specialists are involved at every project stage, from consultation and design to product selection and expert installation.

Role Description

We are looking for a talented designer who can manage projects from the initial client consultation through design development, technical drawings, ordering, and installation coordination. The ideal candidate combines strong design ability, technical knowledge, and sales skills and is comfortable working directly with homeowners, architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen design experience
• Previous experience working in a major, established kitchen showroom specializing in high‑end or luxury cabinetry is required
• Candidates should have experience working with premium custom or European cabinetry, rather than primarily with big‑box or mass‑market kitchen retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, or similar
• Strong knowledge of kitchen planning, cabinetry construction, materials, finishes, and installation requirements
• Experience with European cabinetry systems is highly preferred
• Experience working with high‑end residential clients, architects, interior designers, and contractors
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required
• iExperience with SketchUp, rendering software, or similar design programs is a plus
• Ability to read and understand architectural and construction drawings
• Strong understanding of appliances, countertops, lighting, plumbing locations, and other elements affecting cabinetry
• Excellent presentation, communication, and client‑management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven sales experience in a luxury kitchen or cabinetry showroom environment is highly desirable