Kitchen Designer

Home Hardware • Full-time • Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada • 1d ago

The designer develops plans to meet customer requirements and estimates the cost of materials. They develop plans and specifications for home and compile a list of materials from the blueprints. They take part in sales calls, and regularly estimate the cost and quantity of materials necessary for specific projects. The designer must perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service.

Develop plans and specifications for consumer customers or contractors.
Explain the need for and the proper use of materials to the customer.
Up-sell features and benefits to customers.
Guide and assist customers in their designing needs or requirements
Be able to understand and explain building code requirements to customers, forward customers to the appropriate regulatory body.
Prepare lists of materials based upon blueprints kitchen/bath and site measurements
Try to accommodate the contractors’ prescribed consumer budget.
Estimate both the material requirements for projects.
Recommend and work with the Home Installs program as required.
Supply customers and / or management with accurate estimates on a timely basis.
Accompany outside salespeople on customer calls upon request.
Participate in meetings, training sessions, conferences, etc., when appropriate.
Suggest changes in rules, policies and / or procedures when you believe such changes would improve efficiency, profits, sales, overall operations, and / or morale.
Work on special projects when they are assigned by your supervisor after determining a mutually agreeable degree of priority in the context of your other responsibilities.
Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management
Create a project management timeline of the schedule and tasks of the project

Education equivalent to or greater than architectural technician or post-secondary diploma in architectural technology or construction technology, preferred
1 - 2 years of experience in the architectural and or design field.
Training in drafting, designing and blueprint reading an asset.
Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
Excellent communication skills
Attention to visual detail
Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team
Must be able to read, and interpret information relative to the position.
Must be able to operate equipment necessary to the position, e.g. a computer, drafting software, fax machine, telephone, etc.