Design Assistant

Join our team as a Design Assistant in our kitchen cabinet showroom!

Are you passionate about kitchen design and love turning creative ideas into reality?  We are looking for a Design Assistant to support our talented kitchen designers in our busy retail showroom located in Springfield, IL.

In this key role, you will work closely with our designers to bring their visions to life for our customers.  Your daily responsibilities will include:  

• Using 2020 Design software to create accurate floor plans, elevations, and stunning 3D rendering based on the designer's sketches


• Preparing professional price quotations for customers


• Submitting quotes to the factory for custom items not found in the product specification book


• Importing 2020 design files, cleaning up final orders for submittal to the factory using our proprietary ordering software


• Maintain a current knowledge of trends and products in the cabinet industry

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who thrives on details, enjoys working with design software, and wants to play an important behind-the-scenes role in helping customers create their dream kitchens.

What we are looking for:

• Detail-oriented and highly focused with excellent organizational skills


• Computer savvy - proficient with design software (2020 Design experience is a big plus)


• Experienced in kitchen design


• Strong math skills and the ability to read a tape measure accurately


• Construction background is highly preferred


• A positive, team-player attitude with a passion for delivering great customer experiences

Education/Experience:

Required:

• At least one year of related experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or related field


• Coursework in computer-aided design (CAD) 


• 2020 Design software experience


• Interior design certification

Work schedule:

Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Weekends by appointment.

If you have a strong eye for detail, enjoy technical design work, and want to be part of a dynamic kitchen cabinet showroom team, we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Supportive team environment in a beautiful showroom setting


• Opportunity to grow your skills in kitchen design and sales support


• Regular hours in a professional retail environment


• Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance) available after 90 days of employment


• 8 paid holidays each year


• Weekly accrual of Paid Time-Off (PTO) equal to one week per year


• 3.5% 401k matching available after 90 days of employment

Ready to join our growing team?  Please submit your resume.

Kitchen Cabinet Showroom - Monarch Cabinetry: Helping families create beautiful kitchens, one design at a time.

We look forward to meeting you!

EOE DISCLAIMER:

Monarch Manufacturing, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Monarch Manufacturing, Inc makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

All employment offers are contingent on the successful passing of a background check performed by Verified First.