PowerHouse Recruiting: PH Companies
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.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
What We Offer
Competitive salary + benefits.
Collaborative, supportive company culture.
Exposure to luxury clients, vendors, and trade partners.
Pay Range
Base pay: $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr (provided by PowerHouse Recruiting: PH Companies). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Design, Project Management, and Art/Creative
Industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Design Services, and Architecture and Planning
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PowerHouse Recruiting: PH Companies by 2x.
Contact
Wendy Cohen, CEO – PowerHouse Recruiting
to apply today.
We look forward to talking with you.
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Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
What We Offer
Competitive salary + benefits.
Collaborative, supportive company culture.
Exposure to luxury clients, vendors, and trade partners.
Pay Range
Base pay: $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr (provided by PowerHouse Recruiting: PH Companies). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Design, Project Management, and Art/Creative
Industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Design Services, and Architecture and Planning
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PowerHouse Recruiting: PH Companies by 2x.
Contact
Wendy Cohen, CEO – PowerHouse Recruiting
to apply today.
We look forward to talking with you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr