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Are you looking for a real professional challenge? An organization capable of supporting your ambitions? A company where autonomy, openness and family spirit are at the heart of a stimulating daily life? We are the largest Canadian manufacturer of high-end custom cabinets in North America. We need people like you.

We are seeking a Designer to join our team. They will be responsible for developing & building upon dealer/customer relationships by providing all aspects of design support while adhering to our company values and business initiatives.  Success in this position will be measured by accurate and timely completion of designs, listings, and custom estimates with a cost-effective outcome. The Designer will have a familiarity with design and/or cabinet manufacturing, maintain a focused effort at communication, customer care skills, creativity, and a dedication to meeting deadlines.

A PIVOTAL ROLE ON A LARGE TEAM.

The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the company by assuming the following responsibilities:

• Meet with dealers/end customers to discuss overall order details
• Conduct site measures, provide Drawings and specifics when required in a timely manner.
• Review requests for custom items and/or designs from Dealers, Order Processors and CCR’s to determine whether a custom quote is required.
• Design, prepare and issue custom drawings according to order requirements and schedules.
• Address inquiries from all departments and Dealers relating to designs, Dealer Care listings, product specs or specific custom quotes.
• Contact Dealers with any questions, clarifications etc. about their quotes/designs to ensure all information is provided to prevent confusion or misinterpretations.
• Assist with New Dealer onboarding, offer design support, train dealers in our preferred process and help with complex orders when necessary.
• Assist Dealers with designing, listing, and processing new showroom display’s and/or complex orders.
• Participate in Dealer visits, Tradeshows etc. when required.
• Provide support to Order Processing when required or when orders require advanced knowledge.
• Review Designs, quotes and orders for accuracy and compatibility with requests
• Contact Vendors when required for custom items to obtain specs and pricing.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism with Dealers.
• Represent, support, and uphold the company Core Values and Management Philosophy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REPUTED SKILLS. SHARED VALUES.

To successfully meet this challenge, we are looking for a person driven by the values of respect, teamwork, commitment, and pride with the following qualifications:

• A degree from an interior design program and/or prior experience in cabinetry design.
• Familiarity with the details of cabinetry design and/or cabinet manufacturing.
• The ability to read floorplans/blueprints/elevations.
• Proficiency with 2020 Design Software, AutoCAD or other relevant design software
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams.

GREAT BENEFITS.

• A friendly working environment
• Competitive salary
• Health & Dental benefits
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A team culture where everyone is important
• Employee Recognition Program
• And more!

DAILY LIFE WITH A HUMAN DIMENSION.

• A great deal of autonomy where your ideas, talent, and initiative will be highly regarded
• An open-door management approach that respects your personal needs and expectations
• A family spirit where everyone is important, where everyone talks to everyone, and where we help each other, no matter what our role or status is.

àABOUT ELMWOOD.

Elmwood is the largest manufacturer of high-end custom cabinets in Canada. Our team of 250 professionals and craftsmen based in St. Catharines (Ontario) combine modern technologies and traditional methods, expertise, and business intelligence, to support a large network of the most prestigious kitchen retailers in North America. Our customized approach encompasses both the realization of complex projects and the spirit of partnership that is the foundation of our business vision.

Ready for the challenge? Join us! Email your resume to hr@cabico.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We offer various training, guidance, development, and job shadowing or mentoring on a non-discriminatory basis to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace.

This recruitment process may include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with application screening and assessment. AI tools are used in a supportive capacity only and do not make final hiring decisions. All candidates are evaluated fairly, and human oversight is maintained throughout the process in compliance with applicable employment standards, human rights, and privacy legislation.