kitchen designer

Overview

Languages : English or French

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Fabrication

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Responsibilities

• Estimate cost of projects
• Prepare detailed specifications
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
• Supervise staff or team
• Read blueprints, 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
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
• Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Collect and analyze data and samples
• Develop computer applications for machines and processes
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Oversee production
• Inspect processes
• Carry out work study

Credentials

• Interior designer technical certificate

Experience and specialization

• ARCHICAD
• 20 / 20 design
• 3D graphic software
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• SketchUp
• MS Windows
• Image processing software
• Database software
• Networking software
• Communication software
• Project management software
• Programming software

Area of specialization

• Interior design (general)
• Architectural design
• Facility management
• Kitchen
• Furniture design
• Project management
• Construction
• Industrial design
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities
• Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling

Additional information

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

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