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About Genuwine Cellars

For over 30 years, Genuwine Cellars has been the world leader in custom wine cellar design, construction, and installation. As a true design-build firm, we create some of the most breathtaking wine cellars and luxury wine spaces for homeowners, builders, architects, designers, and hospitality clients throughout North America and around the world.

Our projects combine interior design, architecture, craftsmanship, engineering, and innovation to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences.

At Genuwine Cellars, we don't simply build wine cellars—we create statement pieces that become the centerpiece of our clients' homes.

Our employees live by our Core Values:

• Obsess Over Details
• Innovate Always
• Nothing Normal
• Excellence or Nothing
• Anything is Possible
• Solution Driven

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to meet you.

The Opportunity

Genuwine Cellars is seeking a passionate, creative, and client-focused Luxury Interior Designer to join our growing Design Loft in Winnipeg.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for interior design with relationship building and luxury sales.

You'll work directly with homeowners, architects, builders, and interior designers to design breathtaking custom wine cellars and luxury entertaining spaces. From the initial consultation through concept development and final presentation, you'll help clients bring their vision to life while guiding them through a seamless design and purchasing experience.

No two projects are alike, making this one of the most exciting and rewarding design careers available.

What You'll Do

• Meet with prospective clients through Zoom, phone, and in-person consultations.
• Discover each client's vision, lifestyle, functional needs, and design preferences.
• Design beautiful custom wine cellars and luxury entertaining spaces.
• Prepare professional design presentations and concept packages.
• Recommend finishes, lighting, materials, cabinetry, glass systems, racking, cooling systems, and architectural features.
• Prepare quotations and present project proposals.
• Guide clients confidently through the sales process while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Collaborate closely with our in-house engineering, production, project management, and installation teams.
• Maintain detailed project records within our CRM system.
• Develop relationships with architects, builders, interior designers, and repeat clients.
• Stay current with luxury design trends, materials, and industry innovations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• The opportunity to work on luxury projects throughout North America.
• The chance to see your designs become reality through our in-house manufacturing and installation teams.

Why Genuwine Cellars?

Very few companies offer the opportunity to design truly one-of-a-kind spaces while seeing every stage of the process—from concept to manufacturing to installation.

At Genuwine Cellars, you'll collaborate with some of the industry's best designers, engineers, craftsmen, and installers to create projects that clients will enjoy for generations.

If you're passionate about exceptional design, luxury homes, and creating unforgettable client experiences, we want to hear from you.

Submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great addition to the Genuwine Cellars team

Requirements

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with a passion for luxury design, exceptional people skills, and a desire to create spaces that leave lasting impressions.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design (Interior Environments), Interior Design, or a related discipline.
• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design.
• CIDA-accredited Interior Design program is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following industries is considered an asset:

• Luxury Residential Design
• Interior Design
• Environmental Design
• Kitchen & Bath Design
• Custom Cabinetry
• Architectural Millwork
• Custom Home Building
• Furniture Design
• Architectural Products
• Hospitality Design

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Has a natural eye for design and attention to detail.
• Enjoys building relationships with clients.
• Is confident presenting ideas and design concepts.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicates professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Enjoys solving unique design challenges.
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Is motivated by both creativity and achieving results.

Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following is considered an asset:

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Chief Architect
• Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM software

Training will be provided on Genuwine Cellars' internal systems and processes.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Wellness program