At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in kitchen design projects and provide top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a well-known kitchen retailer in Nottingham with a vibrant team.
- Benefits: Earn £27,000 - £29,000, enjoy flexible working days, and access great perks.
- Other info: Enjoy 25 days holiday, free hot drinks, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your design career with hands-on experience and ongoing training.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and basic CAD design knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 29000 £ per year.
Designer Recruitment are seeking a Design Assistant or Assistant Designer for a well-known kitchen retailer in Nottingham. This role would suit a graduate designer with some good initial experience/exposure already obtained in the home/kitchen design retail market. This is a permanent position with ongoing training paying £27,000 - £29,000. Working schedule can be 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
Duties of the Design Assistant:
- Using internal systems including CRM reporting tools efficiently (training will be provided)
- Supporting the Showroom Manager with ordering processes/liaising with their manufacturing facility and completion of technical drawings for customer/client projects
- Lead taking, booking design appointments and presenting designs to clients/customers
- Administration support for showroom lead marketing activities
- Engaging with walk-in customers and ensuring the customers receive the highest level of customer service
- Answering the phone and dealing with daily enquiries and customer/client enquiries throughout a project
- Ensuring the showroom is maintained to a high level of cleanliness
Requirement of the Design Assistant:
- Customer service experience
- Basic knowledge of design using CAD software
- Proactive with a desire to learn and develop in the role
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Good communication and presentation skills and IT literate
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Personable, friendly and confident with a can do attitude
- Driving Licence (preferred)
What's on Offer:
- Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 pro rata to 3-4 days
- Company pension (after three months)
- Perkbox discount scheme for hundreds of high-street retailers
- 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays pro rata 3-4 days
- Free hot drinks
- Opportunity for ongoing training and development
- Access to wellbeing services and an Employee Assistance Programme which provides access to 24/7 counselling and support helpline
Design Assistant in Derby employer: DESIGNER RECRUITMENT LTD
Join a leading kitchen retailer in Nottingham as a Design Assistant, where you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment. With a focus on employee growth, the company offers ongoing training, flexible working schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and access to wellbeing services. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate designer to develop their skills while providing exceptional customer service in a vibrant showroom setting.
