Design Coordinator

We're hiring two Design Coordinators — one based in Oxford and one in Wilmslow.

Kitchen Architecture designs kitchens and whole homes around the way people actually live.

Since 2002, we have worked from Design Centres in Oxford, Putney, Primrose Hill and Cheshire, with a focus on creating kitchens with soul and enriching the lives of those who fill them.

We are looking for two Design Coordinators to join our team: one based at our Cheshire Design Centre in Wilmslow, and the other at our Oxford Design Centre. Both will support our Design Managers across the design and delivery of client projects.

Design Coordinators are an integral part of our sales, design and marketing function. Working closely with our Design Managers, you will help develop kitchen and living space proposals, coordinate the detail behind each project and support the team from the initial design stages through to project completion.

• Using CAD to prepare kitchen and indoor and outdoor living space design proposals for client presentations.
• Preparing detailed design plans from the initial stages through to sign-off.
• Supporting Design Managers to ensure the client brief is met and expectations are exceeded.
• Preparing presentations, technical information, brochures, case-study imagery, samples and suggested colour schemes.
• Building extensive knowledge of our products, materials and design principles.
• Working closely with the Appliance Manager to understand appliance ordering, warehousing and delivery requirements.
• Coordinating with the Design Manager and Appliance Manager to ensure project materials and appliances are ordered, warehoused and delivered when required.
• Preparing detailed fitting packs for our fitting teams and providing technical information and assistance where required.
• Ensuring orders and project information are accurately recorded on our sales order processing and administration systems.
• Supporting the team with post-installation requirements, including snagging and small items.
• Liaising with our Teddy Edwards workshop throughout the production and development of furniture where required.
• Compiling case studies and photography for PR and the website.
• Supporting the marketing team with artwork, digital and website updates, CPDs, client events and trade fairs.
• Maintaining CRM contact details and assisting with general client and telephone enquiries.
• Helping to ensure the showroom is kept immaculate and consistently reflects the Kitchen Architecture brand and client experience.
• Maintaining and restocking showroom displays, samples, accessories, product books, brochures and branded materials.

• Has proven design ability, through education or previous work experience.
• Has CAD experience to a daily operational level.
• Is an effective written and verbal communicator with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Is confident dealing with clients and representing the Kitchen Architecture brand.
• Has excellent customer service skills and is committed to adding to the client experience.
• Can confidently manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Is a strong team player with a can-do attitude and a willingness to help and learn.
• Is willing to travel to our other Design Centres when required.
• Has previous kitchen industry experience, which is preferred.
• Is ambitious and has the potential to develop into a Kitchen Architecture Design Manager.
• You'll receive training in Kitchen Architecture's design principles alongside on-the-job training from our experienced team.
• The role also includes our Kitchen Architecture Design School and the bulthaup induction programme in Germany.

Location:

Oxford and Wilmslow, Cheshire (one position at each centre)

Annual leave: 21 days

Pension:
Company pension scheme

Training:
Kitchen Architecture Design School, bulthaup induction programme in Germany and on-the-job training