Kitchen & Bathroom Designer Jobs & Careers

• At least 2 years' proven sales track-record within the premium kitchen/interior design arena
• Strong design ability, proficient in the latest design software, with a knowledge and passion for the latest styles and trends
• Highly personable and an efficient, professional communicator - both verbally and in the written form
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• A problem solver and lateral thinker who thrives under pressure
• Motivated, with the ability to both self-manage and work as part of a team
• Ideally, competent in using Winner and/or EQ software packages

• Personable and a great communicator
• Ideally with previous kitchen design and sales experience from the upper end of the marketplace
• Ability to liaise with consumers, trade and commercial clients on a daily basis
• Strong design ability with knowledge of CAD software
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-motivated and a team player

• A knowledge and appreciation for fitted furniture, joinery and internal architecture
• 2+ years’ experience on bespoke, handmade kitchens and/or fitted furniture 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• CAD user preferable (Revit or similar) 
• Able to think for yourself and come up with practical solutions
• The ability to generate innovative design ideas with attention to detail

• Ensure client satisfaction, handing over each project on time and without complaint
• Take dimensions on site when needed
• Hand over MEP drawings and ensure the proper execution of them
• Carry our regular inspections on site
• Work closely with Sales Designers and the General Manager to plan the works
• Help coordinate delivery of materials
• Plan and prepare installation schedules in advance and assign tasks to the installers
• Attend site management meetings and weekly sales meetings
• Resolve problems and implement improvements

• Knowledge and experience within the kitchen industry
• Excellent customer service and project management skills
• Must be able to effectively liaise with and manage trades, the installation team and customers
• Able to maintain a high level of quality 
• A team worker, highly organised, flexible and IT competent

• Liaising with Developers and the Sales Team
• Producing accurate designs and estimates for kitchen layouts 
• Preparing completed designs / estimates into a tender presentation
• Scaling from Architects' drawings supplied by the Developer
• Establishing an installation budget and plan within contract guidelines 
• Undertaking showroom tours as and when required

• Familiar with scaling from plans and designing kitchens
• Fully proficient using a CAD system (they use ArtiCAD)
• Possessing creativity and design flair to create a functional, attractive kitchen from scratch
• Understanding of kitchen component parts would be advantageous
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.) or similar
• Working knowledge of SAP and Photoshop desirable but not essential

• A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in designing and selling within the luxury interiors sector 
• CAD literate
• Happy and able to be mobile with your own presentable car to visit clients
• You should be well-presented to generate a first impression creating confidence with their discerning clients
• Able to manage your own diary and arrange client visits
• A good listener to understand the specific storage needs, design and requirements of your client
• Meticulous and accurate to be able to take precise site measurements and relay your design solutions to the in-house Drawing and Quotation Team

• £36,000 basic plus 3% commission on sales + bonus'
• No basic and a straight 10% commission on sales

• A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in designing and selling within the luxury interiors sector 
• CAD literate
• Happy and able to be mobile with your own presentable car to visit clients
• You should be well-presented to generate a first impression creating confidence with their discerning clients
• Able to manage your own diary and arrange client visits
• A good listener to understand the specific storage needs, design and requirements of your client
• Meticulous and accurate to be able to take precise site measurements and relay your design solutions to the in-house Drawing and Quotation Team

• £36,000 basic plus 3% commission on sales + bonus'
• No basic and a straight 10% commission on sales

Our client designs and makes bespoke kitchens and every single piece of cabinetry is built to last - they are strong believers in sustainability and want their kitchens to be their clients' ‘forever’ kitchens.

Due to the growth of business and looking ahead, they have created a new role which is a Senior Management position and the linchpin between all parts of the business.

Day-to-day responsibilities for the General Manager / Operations Manager will be:

• Leads and Opportunities - Management and allocation of leads and opportunities and the sales pipeline in general
• Project Management - Managing client projects from sale through to final project completion. Making sure the projects are delivered smoothly and to the client’s satisfaction
• Inventory and Stock Management - Ordering of materials and appliances as well as supplier management
• Quoting and invoicing (not bookkeeping)
• Client liaison - Pre and post-sales client communication
• Business process adherence and improvement - As the company grows, the business processes will need to be scaled accordingly
• Marketing - Marketing strategy and implementation a bonus

Person and Experience needed for the General Manager / Operation Manager role:

• People management experience
• Driven with high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service ethos and manner and ability to handle high-end clients with high expectations
• Positive attitude, calm demeanour and not easily flustered
• Previous experience managing business processes and teams in order to deliver a product or service to customers
• Experience of the KBB, furniture and/or joinery market a bonus

To find out more and apply please send us your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you as promptly as we can. 

Our client is passionate about beautiful bathrooms and offer a carefully curated collection of bathroom furnishings and finishes. They sell products via their website, over the phone or by email. The items sold are a mixture of in-stock items and items that are made-to-order through a trusted network of craftsman and suppliers.

Due to the volume of sales and the growth of the business they are now looking for a senior manager to take over duties from the founder in managing the business processes and people for delivering customer orders; from the initial point of client contact through ordering and to final delivery and after sales care.

It is a full-time role and will require the successful candidate to work from the Head Office with appropriate Covid related protections. There will be some flexibility for home working and the possibility of a 4-day week for the right candidate.

Overall Responsibilities for the Business Manager:

You will be required to manage a team of 3 people which includes hiring, structuring and training more people as the company continues to grow over the next few years. Your priorities will sit equally in sales (providing clear information to customers and staff when dealing with customers) and in operations (all the processes that happen behind the scenes for the smooth ordering and delivery of products to customers). This role is all about managing people and processes and ensuring the business operates smoothly and will best suit someone who gets a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction from setting up and managing IT systems, data and processes.

Skills and Experience Required for the Business Manager:

• People Management experience
• Driven with high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service ethos and manner and ability to handle high-end clients with high expectations
• Positive attitude, calm demeanour and not easily flustered
• Previous experience managing business processes and teams in order to deliver a product or service to customers

General Employment Terms:

• Full-time and permanent, there is some capacity to work from home and/or a 4-day week
• Salary range £50k to £60k pa
• Statutory 28 days paid annual leave each year plus when the office is closed between Christmas and New Year
• Annual bonus in relation to business growth and profitability

If you are interested and would like to find out more please email us with your CV to recruit@careersindesign and we'll get back to as quickly as possible.

This family-run business has been working within the kitchen marketplace for many years and over the last couple of years has been refurbishing all of their Midlands based showrooms to a very high standard.

Due to natural growth and an increase in business again, they are seeking two additional Kitchen Designers, an experienced Kitchen Designer and a Junior level Kitchen Designer. The roles will allow flexibility with some home working and although all the leads will be provided, you must be able to and be prepared to drive to visit customers' homes.

Skills and experience needed for the Kitchen Designer:

• Experience within kitchen design and sales
• Able to work to strict deadlines and targets
• A natural flair for design, presentation and customer service
• Good IT skills and CAD literate (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ)
• A confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a positive work ethic
• Full driving licence essential

In return the Kitchen Designer will be offered a basic salary plus commission, laptop, mobile and fuel expenses.

If this is of interest please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.