Kitchen designer

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Sales

Tasks

• Estimate cost of projects
• Prepare detailed specifications
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Professional interior designer

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Interior design (general)
• Furniture design
• Project management
• Retail business
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program