The Designer leads our projects with clients from conception all the way through the completed project, guiding them through the interior design process and all the required selections.

The designer works with the clients to understand their wants and needs and meet their requirements while keeping within budget and guiding them throughout the entire product selection process to create a beautiful and functional space. Additionally, the designer will be responsible for all cabinetry design, including custom built-in closet systems.

• Guide clients through the selection process and assist with the design and selection of external vendors

• Design and order all cabinetry

• Design and order all tile layouts

• Manage ongoing projects as they relate directly to the design and selection of items

• Oversee several projects at once

• Create and execute design concepts to fully complete plans for kitchen, baths, closet systems, and tile design layouts, including space planning, design details, and full product selections

• Maintain details of all product selections in management software and job folders, while keeping clients updated on budget expenditures, visiting job sites during construction to assist the production department in ensuring design implementation

• Scheduling, meeting deadlines, and monitoring time budgets on your own projects

• Meeting with clients to maintain selection process timelines to ensure the production department has what they need

• Maintain selections/showroom- keep in order for client visits

• Keep track of all orders as it pertains to selections and the delivery of the same

• Check in on cabinet deliveries

• Attend weekly production meetings

• Comply with all company policies and procedures

• Deliver high-quality creative designs to the clientele

• Self-motivated detailed oriented

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

• 5+ years of kitchen/bath design experience utilizing Chief Architect design software or similar software

• Experience in residential remodeling or home building atmosphere

• Certified kitchen designer preferred, but not required

• Knowledge of cabinetry construction and interior design space planning

• A good knowledge of residential construction and architectural planning

• Ability to read architectural plans

• Understands the purchasing process - can select, order, and track various orders

• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, specifically with clients and contractors

• Strong attention to detail

• Super creative

• Think outside the “box.”

• Ability to prepare and follow through on necessary paperwork related to the design and sale

• Ability to be proactive and problem-solve

• Creative and confident with a friendly demeanor

• Must represent the company with professionalism and integrity at all times

• Present professionally and expertly with a high level of service

• Must be organized and detail-oriented to meet deadlines to keep construction jobs on schedule and running smoothly

• Ability to work effectively with clients, team members, vendors, and subcontractors

• Must be a team player who has a positive attitude!

• The ability to measure accurately and basic drafting skills are needed

• Strong Computer skills: Chief Architect, Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet savvy, a must

GJK is one of Charlotte’s premier residential remodeling companies. We are passionate about craftsmanship, client experience, and building a company where talented people can thrive.

We believe in:

• Doing things the right way
• Supporting our team
• Delivering excellence without cutting corners