Interior Kitchen Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:

Imagine waking up excited to shape dream kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and whole-home makeovers alongside a tight-knit, award-winning team that's all about fresh ideas and flawless execution.

You're the creative spark who turns "what if" into "wow"-hand-selecting stunning finishes, crafting spaces clients can't stop sharing, and growing your skills (and portfolio) every single day.

If you're a detail-obsessed, proactive designer with a knack for cabinetry (from smart stock picks to full custom artistry) and a passion for making things better, this is your playground.

No two days are the same. One minute you're inspiring a homeowner, the next you're solving a design challenge with pros who have your back.

Bring your energy, your vision, and your drive to influence. We'll give you the projects, the support, and the space to shine.

Reports To: Interior Design Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time - Hourly, Non-exempt

Company: Starting from the dining room table to a now almost 6,000 sq. ft. premier showroom, family-owned Gabor Design Build is Southeastern Wisconsin's leading residential remodeler. For over 25 years, Gabor has been elevating the quality of life for its employees, partners and customers. Gabor values passion, excellence and integrity in everything we do. As an award-winning design and build firm, Gabor offers a fun and casual work environment, opportunity for growth within the company, a competitive salary and great benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a determined Sales and Design team to ensure understanding of the project scope, vision, budget and feasibility.
• Manage selection process with clients ensuring selections meet clients' functional and aesthetic needs within their scope and budget. Create detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings of kitchen and bath designs giving professional presentations with supporting design boards
• Calculate materials needed, obtain price quotes and accurately enter pricing.
• Ordering of finished products and materials per clients final selections.
• Working with several cabinet lines for box, semi-custom and custom cabinets, select appropriate style, sizes, finish, features, accessories and filler requirements, accurately quote and place order.
• Communicate regularly with Client as well as Sales and Design teams via verbal and written updates.
• Handle client concerns regarding selections and resolve conflicts.
• Maintains knowledge of product and industry trends and developments.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate degree in architecture and/or interior design, bachelor's degree a plus, emphasis on Kitchen and Bath Design a plus.
• 2-5 years' experience in interior design; cabinetry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen/bath products, materials, finishes, specifically cabinets.
• Proficient in 2020 Design Live; experience in AutoCAD, Smartsheet and/or other like software.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Solid ability to build relationships, to motivate, negotiate and persuade clients.
• Ability to read blueprints and structural drawings.
• Fluid in industry guidelines and codes that impact the kitchen and bath environment.
• Knowledge of construction management processes a plus.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to shift priorities and deal with changing demands in an effective manner.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills to connect with diverse audiences.
• Strong work ethic and accountability with positive attitude open to teamwork.
• Ability to balance multiple jobs simultaneously during design, selections, and implementation phases.
• High energy and sense of humor.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable mode of transportation. Ability to travel locally.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Wisconsin Athletic Club Membership

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently (75% to 100%) standing, walking, sitting, light lifting, light carrying, handling, speaking, hearing, seeing and typing.
• Occasionally (up to 30%) moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, kneeling and reaching.