Construction & Renovation Designer (Proficient in Chief Architect)

$58,968 - $72,833/Yr

Craft Design Build - Essex, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Essex, CT

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Construction & Renovation Designer role at Craft Design + Build focuses on providing personalized design services for home renovations, particularly kitchens and bathrooms. The designer will work closely with clients to understand their goals and preferences, utilizing software like Chief Architect to create detailed designs and layouts. This position is ideal for creative individuals with a strong background in cabinetry design and residential projects, who are looking to contribute to a growing firm that values community and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand client goals and preferences with Project Director and/or Client
• Attend meetings with clients to review plans & layouts
• Coordinate and attend client off-site meetings to select product specifications for each project including design, colors, and finishes
• Document product selection and project details using appropriate forms
• Design and layout of cabinets, floor plans, millwork using computer aided programs or hand drafting
• Coordinate and submit product selections for vendor estimates & prepare information for estimating
• Participate in pre-construction meeting, controller review, contract meetings, and mid job walk throughs during production

Requirements

• Extensive cabinetry design experience - a sample of work required
• Chief Architect software fluency
• NKBA certification, preferred
• Previous work experience with all phases of residential design with a focus on Kitchen & Bath Design, preferred
• Deep familiarity with New England vernacular
• A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in interior design and/or interior architecture, preferred
• Conceptual thinker with solid technical skills (design and drawing)
• Strong product knowledge of all interior and exterior products
• Ability to cross reference product information & specifications to ensure compatibility
• Soft skills: attention to detail, self motivated, self-initiated, solid communication skills, organization and ability to document, ability to work efficiently and in accordance to Craft standards.

Nice-to-haves

• NKBA certification
• Previous work experience with all phases of residential design with a focus on Kitchen & Bath Design
• A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in interior design and/or interior architecture

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement