Barr Joinery and Barr Kitchens manufacture exceptional design‑led cabinetry for high‑end residential and commercial projects and are currently searching for an experienced cabinetry designer to join their close‑knit project team.
The role:
This key role involves surveying, designing, and delivering bespoke cabinetry and kitchens commissions, working with main contractors, architects, interior designers and private clients. The focus is on taking a project from conception to completion, producing creative and accurate cabinetry drawings to the highest level of detail, and collaborating with highly‑skilled workshop and installation teams. SketchUp experience in bespoke cabinet design is essential.
Responsibilities:
* Communicating (written and verbal) within the team and with all stakeholders (clients, sub‑contractors, suppliers) to ensure efficient project delivery.
* Evaluating and responding to the needs of customers and the management team.
* Translating a brief or a concept design into working drawings.
* Delivering creative, fully detailed drawings with speed and accuracy (SketchUp proficiency essential).
* Managing personal task lists, time and diary.
* Overseeing the delivery and installation of multiple cabinetry projects across multiple locations, with site presence required during installation.
* Snagging and critiquing work, implementing improved processes, and raising issues with the wider team when appropriate.
* Monitoring and controlling profit margin on projects, tracking all outgoings, and optimising procurement for responsible purchasing.
* Supporting the director and wider team as appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Excellent organisational skills to ensure work is carried out efficiently and deadlines are met.
* Drive, motivation and creativity; a passion for design‑led cabinetry.
* Self‑awareness and accountability for actions, learning from project outcomes.
* Strong communication and relationship‑building within the business and with customers and stakeholders.
* Adaptability; ability to change course when needed.
* Positivity; carrying out duties constructively.
* Problem solving; finding satisfactory solutions to everyday and unique issues.
* Ability to negotiate and influence with suppliers, external contractors, designers and architects.
Experience:
* SketchUp in Bespoke Cabinet Design: 2 years (required)
Job Types:
Full‑time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Thame OX9 2HQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Additional benefits:
* Health and wellbeing support programme.
* Lively company social calendar.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Electric vehicle acquisition support scheme – with onsite charging point.
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