Design Assistant

Are you interested in learning from experienced designers how to design kitchens, bathrooms, custom built-ins, pantries, and more for a high-end custom cabinetry company? Are you proficient in CAD and want to put that to use in designing for actual homes? 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 clients receive the absolute best service possible? Do you always strive to maintain a cheerful and positive attitude, and readily enjoy interacting in live conversation with others on the phone and in person? If your answers are "yes" to all of the above, then our Design Assistant position may be perfect for you. Our well-renowned, high-end custom cabinetry company is looking for an Design Assistant to our senior Kitchen & Bath Designers to join the team at our downtown South-side showroom. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to our Kitchen & Bath Designers and their remodel and new home construction projects. We provide our clients with the highest-level quality products and service for a wide range of budgets, and we're looking for an ambitious individual who wants to learn the entire design process quickly and support our designers from initial client meetings to final installation. Design & Project Job Site Responsibilities will include: • 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 will include: • Greeting walk-in clients to showroom and answering phones • Scheduling appointments for designers • 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 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.) • Strong computer skills, including Word/Excel, Google Docs, email, calendars, etc. Schedule/Compensation: • Monday-Friday / 8:30a to 5:30p • Full-Time / Hourly Pay • Mileage Reimbursements • Paid Time Off after 6 Months of Employment • 3-Month Training/Probationary Period Job Type: Full-time Pay: $ $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Application Question(s): • Why are you applying for this position? • What are your career goals short and long term? Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Design Related: 1 year (Preferred) • CAD / Design Software: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person