Design Assistant - Kitchen & Bath Design Job at Classic Cabinetry in Chattanooga

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Business Owner / Chief Financial Officer

Are you proficient in kitchen and bath design software and want to put that to use in designing for actual homes?

Are you interested in learning from experienced designers how to design kitchens, bathrooms, closets, pantries, and more for a high-end custom cabinetry company?

Do you prefer being in a supporting role instead of having to generate sales and manage customer relationships?

Are you highly-organized, have strong math skills, and are detail-oriented?

Are you willing to go the “extra mile” to ensure projects run smoothly and customers receive the absolute best service possible?

If your answers are yes to the above, then our Assistant Kitchen & Bath Designer position may be perfect for you.

Our well-renowned, high-end custom cabinetry company is looking to add another Assistant Kitchen & Bath Designer to join the team at our downtown Southside showroom. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to our senior kitchen and bath designers and their remodel and new home construction projects, and will be committed to being in a supporting role for a minimum of 2 to 3 years.

We provide our customers with the highest-level quality products and service for a wide range of budgets, and therefore we're looking for an ambitious individual who wants to learn the entire design process quickly and support our designers from initial design through delivery and installation.

Design & Project Job Site Responsibilities:

• Learning and becoming proficient in cabinet and closet design software
• Performing basic-to-intermediate design and layout work
• Measuring at job sites and creating to-scale floor plans
• Pricing and preparing proposals
• Placing and confirming orders with vendors
• Following up with clients and vendors via phone and email
• Assisting with receiving, unboxing, and organizing cabinetry deliveries at job sites
• Picking up and delivering items between showroom, warehouse, and job sites
• Loading cardboard and construction debris from job sites and delivering to dumpster
• Driving company’s cargo van as needed for the above tasks

General Showroom & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Greeting walk-in clients to showroom and answering phones
• Maintaining logs for and organizing inventory at warehouse and storage room
• Coordinating schedules with installers and other trades
• Aiding designers with client meetings and selling techniques
• Sharing opening and closing duties for the showroom each day
• Maintaining sample libraries and showroom supplies
• Administrative, office-related tasks, and errands as needed

Requirements:

• Great attitude, eager and interested in learning, and drama-free
• Two- or four-year degree in design or related field
• Preferably at least 1-2 years of work experience in the residential design or construction industry
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Professional and pleasant in manner, demeanor, and appearance
• AutoCAD and/or 2020 design software knowledge
• Experience taking measurements and strong math skills
• A valid driver’s license, car available for business use when needed, willingness to drive company van, and ability to lift a reasonable amount of weight (e.g. packages, supplies, cardboard, etc.)

Schedule/Compensation:

• Monday-Friday / 8:30a to 5:30p
• Full-Time / Hourly Pay
• Starts at $16/hr with Scheduled Increases to $20/hr
• Mileage Reimbursements
• Paid Time Off after 6 Months of Employment
• 3-Month Training/Probationary Period

Seniority level:

• Entry level

Employment type:

• Full-time

Industries:

• Residential Building Construction