Senior Kitchen Designer & Project Lead

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

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.