Lead Kitchen Designer

Lead Designer – Luxury Kitchens, Baths & Remodeling

Are you a creative, client-focused designer with a passion for luxury kitchens, baths, and home remodeling? This is your opportunity to lead high-end residential projects with one of the region’s most exclusive design firms.

• Prestigious Market & Clients – Work with an award-winning firm serving luxury homes and estates across the Chicagoland area.
• Flexibility & Variety – After training, enjoy a role that blends inside and outside work: inspire clients in a stunning showroom and bring designs to life at homes and project sites. This is not retail—it’s dynamic, project-driven design leadership.
• Compensation, Growth & Team Culture – Competitive salary with excellent benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of designers and master craftsmen.

• Lead the design of kitchens, baths, and luxury remodeling projects from concept to completion.
• Meet with clients, review scopes, and create proposals, estimates, and timelines.
• Design with Chief Architect software, producing drawings, cabinetry/millwork details, and finish selections.
• Partner with the Production Manager to prepare bids, manage orders, and oversee installations.
• Manage all project documentation in Buildertrend, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction.
• Conduct jobsite visits, coordinate with trades, and problem-solve design and construction issues.
• Stay engaged in industry trends, CEUs, trade shows, and association events.

• 5+ years of high-end residential design experience (kitchen/bath preferred).
• Strong knowledge of remodeling/construction processes, budgets, and project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, architecture, or related field (equivalent experience considered). AKBD/CKBD a plus.
• Proficiency in Chief Architect, Buildertrend, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, team-oriented mindset with integrity.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

• Competitive salary + benefits.
• Collaborative, supportive company culture.
• Exposure to luxury clients, vendors, and trade partners.

• Base pay: $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr (provided by Power House Recruiting: PH Companies). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Design, Project Management, and Art/Creative
• Industries:
  Wholesale Building Materials, Design Services, and Architecture and Planning

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Contact Wendy Cohen, CEO – Power House Recruiting to apply today.

We look forward to talking with you.