Kitchen Designer II

As a Kitchen Designer II at Porcelanosa, your responsibilities include designing kitchens with our premium cabinetry, participating in training programs, and promoting our products in residential and commercial projects. You’ll also maintain showroom displays, prepare quotes and proposals, coach junior staff, and engage directly with customers to enhance sales.

To qualify for the Kitchen Designer II role at Porcelanosa, you should have 5-7 years of experience in kitchen design and sales, be proficient in Plan-It or AutoCAD, and have good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Additionally, strong communication skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction are essential.

The Kitchen Designer II role at Porcelanosa offers a competitive salary base, complemented by commission on sales. This structure rewards your creativity and effectiveness in driving kitchen design sales, providing a solid earning potential.

At Porcelanosa, Kitchen Designer II team members have access to ongoing training programs designed to keep you updated on product knowledge, market trends, and design techniques, ensuring you remain a top performer in the industry.

Kitchen Designer IIs at Porcelanosa can expect a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. You'll be working in a supportive team setting, with opportunities to directly engage with customers and enhance your design skills.

When answering this question, focus on your approach to understanding client needs, gathering inspiration, creating initial designs, and iterating based on feedback. Highlight your use of software like AutoCAD to bring your visions to life.

Share your strategies for researching industry trends, such as reading design blogs, attending trade shows, or participating in professional groups. This shows your commitment to staying at the forefront of kitchen design.

Discuss specific examples where you've guided junior designers or sales staff. Focus on how you've helped them enhance their skills, improve sales, or become more effective in their roles.

Explain your approach to active listening and empathizing with customers. Discuss the importance of understanding their concerns and how you adapt your designs or presentations to address objections effectively.

Provide a detailed account of a specific project where you overcame obstacles, whether technical or client-based. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and the positive outcome of the project.

Mention your proficiency in Plan-It and AutoCAD, explaining how these tools help you create detailed and accurate designs. Highlight how they enhance your workflow and customer presentations.

Discuss your experience with maintaining and updating showroom displays. Share your ideas on how such environments influence customer decisions and improve sales.

Talk about your proactive approach to customer service, including following up after sales, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring that final installations meet the clients’ expectations.

Explain your time management and organizational strategies, such as using project management software or scheduling tools to keep track of deadlines and customer meetings.

Reflect on your passion for kitchen design and how Porcelanosa’s values align with your career goals. Mention specific aspects of their products or culture that attract you, showing your genuine interest in the role.