Corporate Designer
Surrey, British Columbia•Full-time
up to CA$57,000 annually
up to CA$57,000 annually
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY:
The Corporate Designer is responsible for coordinating with Dealers to assist with project designs. Being a proven designer yourself, you will contribute to our performance-driven culture, drawing on your own experiences and success to promote the overall Merit Experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Corporate Designer:
- Consult with dealers to determine needs, preferences, and purpose of space.
- Develop detailed plans showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, cabinets, and other fixtures using 20/20 Kitchen Design software.
- Develop plans, elevations, and detailed drawings, and advise on selection of colours, finishes, and materials.
- Estimate project costs and materials required using the Merit Kitchens Spec Books.
- Prepare plans and specifications for the final kitchen designs in accordance with current practices and codes.
- Assess dealers’ needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services.
- Provide input into product designs where goods or services must be tailored to suit customers’ needs.
- Develop reports and proposals as part of design presentation to illustrate benefits of the Merit product.
- Estimate costs of design projects.
- Prepare and administer sales quotes.
- May train dealers on the products we have and how to use them.
- May perform other duties as delegated by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Experience:
- Experience with 20/20 Kitchen Design software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proven understanding of product knowledge, the industry, and area of service is considered an asset.
- Professional appearance and telephone manners.
- Experience in a customer-facing role.
- Solid oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of design experience with clients.
- Ability to maintain lasting relationships with customers.
- Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Adaptability and time management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Thoroughness on all tasks.
- Understanding work expectations, commitment to the expectations, and fulfillment of the tasks.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Annual Salary: $57,000.00.
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Group RRSP with employer matching.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement days, and personal days.
- Training and career development opportunities.
About Merit Kitchens
It was over 50 years ago that Merit Kitchens was founded by craftspeople in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and began providing Western Canada with high-quality kitchen cabinets. Merit Kitchens is a local family-owned business.
The company has long since grown into a world-class supplier of beautiful cabinetry, representing superior quality and extraordinary value. Today, Merit’s product can be found in homes throughout Canada, the United States, and parts of Asia. Our Mission is it to continue the tradition of craftsmanship excellence while embracing the innovations of tomorrow
The company has long since grown into a world-class supplier of beautiful cabinetry, representing superior quality and extraordinary value. Today, Merit’s product can be found in homes throughout Canada, the United States, and parts of Asia. Our Mission is it to continue the tradition of craftsmanship excellence while embracing the innovations of tomorrow